Centre County, PA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$72,748
Per Capita Income
$38,732
Poverty Rate
16.9%
SNAP Recipients
7.6%
Gini Index
0.478
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.6%
$25K–$50K18.6%
$50K–$75K15.5%
$75K–$100K11.7%
$100K–$150K17.1%
$150K–$200K9.1%
$200K+10.4%
The median household income in Centre County, PA is $72,748 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $38,732. 16.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 7.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.478 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).