Pennsylvania Families & Marital Status
Statewide Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCities with Data
50
in Pennsylvania
Highest Married-Couple %
75.5%
Franklin Park
Avg Single-Parent %
19.1%
across 50 cities
Family Demographics by City in Pennsylvania
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS| Rank | City | Population | Married Couple % | Single Parent % | Avg Family Size | Median Family Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | 1,582,432 | 27.5% | 25.1% | 2.3 | $71,024 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | 303,620 | 27.6% | 14.7% | 2.0 | $88,837 |
| 3 | Allentown | 125,320 | 31.5% | 30.5% | 2.6 | $56,590 |
| 4 | Reading | 94,836 | 26.4% | 37.0% | 2.8 | $53,704 |
| 5 | Erie | 94,156 | 27.7% | 23.9% | 2.2 | $57,642 |
| 6 | Bethlehem | 77,069 | 33.9% | 21.9% | 2.3 | $79,360 |
| 7 | Scranton | 76,074 | 34.1% | 22.0% | 2.3 | $64,891 |
| 8 | Lancaster | 57,683 | 31.2% | 25.1% | 2.5 | $68,383 |
| 9 | Levittown | 50,930 | 55.3% | 19.5% | 2.8 | $108,644 |
| 10 | Harrisburg | 50,092 | 21.2% | 28.2% | 2.2 | $46,704 |
| 11 | York | 44,830 | 24.8% | 28.5% | 2.4 | $53,630 |
| 12 | Wilkes-Barre | 44,217 | 31.9% | 26.3% | 2.4 | $59,231 |
| 13 | Altoona | 43,508 | 35.0% | 22.4% | 2.3 | $67,103 |
| 14 | State College | 40,669 | 24.9% | 5.6% | 2.3 | $118,203 |
| 15 | Norristown | 35,782 | 31.1% | 30.9% | 2.7 | $71,630 |
| 16 | Chester | 33,209 | 17.2% | 35.7% | 2.4 | $56,107 |
| 17 | Bethel Park | 33,070 | 53.9% | 7.5% | 2.2 | $133,065 |
| 18 | Drexel Hill | 30,015 | 45.3% | 19.7% | 2.5 | $110,075 |
| 19 | Hazleton | 29,886 | 33.1% | 25.0% | 2.6 | $54,921 |
| 20 | Easton | 29,079 | 33.2% | 24.4% | 2.4 | $81,895 |
| 21 | Monroeville | 28,383 | 45.7% | 14.5% | 2.3 | $99,852 |
| 22 | Williamsport | 27,629 | 28.4% | 22.9% | 2.2 | $66,711 |
| 23 | Plum | 26,873 | 58.8% | 12.9% | 2.5 | $117,447 |
| 24 | Lebanon | 26,600 | 31.1% | 29.2% | 2.5 | $50,973 |
| 25 | King of Prussia | 25,025 | 45.3% | 8.7% | 2.2 | $130,742 |
| 26 | Pottstown | 23,392 | 32.6% | 26.1% | 2.4 | $68,816 |
| 27 | Allison Park | 22,108 | 55.8% | 9.7% | 2.4 | $143,806 |
| 28 | Chambersburg | 22,051 | 33.0% | 19.4% | 2.2 | $64,310 |
| 29 | New Castle | 21,727 | 28.0% | 24.5% | 2.3 | $53,868 |
| 30 | Carlisle | 21,335 | 33.2% | 13.8% | 2.1 | $97,264 |
| 31 | Baldwin | 21,159 | 46.8% | 16.8% | 2.3 | $100,505 |
| 32 | Murrysville | 20,839 | 66.1% | 8.2% | 2.5 | $149,348 |
| 33 | West Mifflin | 19,338 | 42.6% | 15.4% | 2.3 | $92,747 |
| 34 | West Chester | 19,235 | 24.6% | 11.2% | 2.1 | $120,625 |
| 35 | Phoenixville | 19,062 | 35.5% | 13.7% | 2.2 | $122,774 |
| 36 | Lansdale | 18,865 | 48.1% | 16.7% | 2.5 | $103,399 |
| 37 | Johnstown | 18,245 | 22.8% | 21.2% | 2.0 | $43,524 |
| 38 | Colonial Park | 18,125 | 41.8% | 19.6% | 2.5 | $81,659 |
| 39 | McKeesport | 17,520 | 20.8% | 29.7% | 2.1 | $47,770 |
| 40 | Fullerton | 16,729 | 44.0% | 23.2% | 2.6 | $78,125 |
| 41 | Hanover | 16,483 | 37.3% | 21.3% | 2.2 | $79,007 |
| 42 | Hermitage | 16,132 | 49.6% | 11.9% | 2.1 | $91,181 |
| 43 | Horsham | 15,866 | 48.6% | 17.6% | 2.6 | $130,430 |
| 44 | Weigelstown | 15,401 | 52.7% | 10.9% | 2.4 | $92,438 |
| 45 | Franklin Park | 15,273 | 75.5% | 6.1% | 2.9 | $189,063 |
| 46 | Whitehall | 14,863 | 46.5% | 13.4% | 2.2 | $114,170 |
| 47 | Greensburg | 14,777 | 34.5% | 10.9% | 2.0 | $94,286 |
| 48 | Hershey | 14,334 | 46.3% | 13.9% | 2.3 | $118,257 |
| 49 | Indiana | 14,170 | 31.2% | 8.5% | 2.2 | $95,028 |
| 50 | Ardmore | 14,165 | 44.1% | 9.2% | 2.2 | $163,647 |
Family Life in Pennsylvania
Family structure varies significantly across Pennsylvania's cities. Among the top 50 cities by population with available data, Franklin Park has the highest share of married-couple households at 75.5%. The average single-parent household rate across these cities is 19.1%. These figures are derived from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which tracks household composition, family income, and household size at the city level.
Married-couple families tend to have higher median incomes than single-parent households. Family size, marital status, and household type are key indicators of community demographics and can influence local housing markets, school enrollment, and social services demand. Explore individual city pages for detailed breakdowns including children under 18, grandparent caregivers, and income by family type.