Median Household Income in Pennsylvania
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household Income
$77,971 +3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #24 of 52
How Pennsylvania Compares
Pennsylvania
$77,971
National
$75,149
3.8% above
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Arizona | $79,964 |
| #22 | Texas | $78,476 |
| #23 | Nevada | $78,260 |
| #24 | Pennsylvania | $77,971 |
| #25 | Idaho | $77,800 |
| #26 | Wisconsin | $77,485 |
| #27 | Georgia | $77,353 |
Highest Income Counties in Pennsylvania
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester County | $127,208 |
| 2 | Bucks County | $114,764 |
| 3 | Montgomery County | $113,915 |
| 4 | Butler County | $89,843 |
| 5 | Delaware County | $89,546 |
| 6 | Northampton County | $89,184 |
| 7 | Cumberland County | $87,494 |
| 8 | Lancaster County | $86,959 |
| 9 | York County | $84,829 |
| 10 | Adams County | $84,092 |
Lowest Income Counties in Pennsylvania
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Cameron County | $50,573 |
| 66 | Forest County | $52,191 |
| 65 | Fayette County | $58,236 |
| 64 | Cambria County | $58,418 |
| 63 | Jefferson County | $58,686 |
| 62 | Potter County | $59,020 |
| 61 | Mercer County | $59,976 |
| 60 | Bedford County | $59,992 |
| 59 | Indiana County | $60,208 |
| 58 | Crawford County | $60,476 |
Median Household Income in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has a median household income of $77,971, ranking #24 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 3.8% above the national value of $75,149.
Across Pennsylvania's 67 counties, median household income ranges from $50,573 to $127,208. The county with the highest value is Chester County at $127,208.
The median annual income for all households, including wages, investments, and government transfers.
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.