Population 38,219 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Susquehanna County
Household size in Susquehanna County
| Period | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Susquehanna County has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of Pennsylvania. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.49, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Susquehanna County
| Period | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.7 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.4 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.1 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.1, Susquehanna County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.0, mirroring the country. Only five of Pennsylvania's 67 counties are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Susquehanna County
| Period | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Susquehanna County than nationally: 9.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Susquehanna County
Renters in Susquehanna County
| Period | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.5% of households in Susquehanna County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly six in ten owners (57.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Susquehanna County
| Period | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 26.0% of the housing in Susquehanna County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Susquehanna County
| Period | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Susquehanna County run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. Still, homes here are newer than in Pennsylvania as a whole, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Susquehanna County
| Period | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $610 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $770 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $804 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $998 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$387 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Susquehanna County pays $998 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $387 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 28.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Susquehanna County
Bachelor's degrees in Susquehanna County
| Period | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Susquehanna County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.3%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.8 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Susquehanna County
| Period | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.9% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.2% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Susquehanna County is a bit above the national rate: 91.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Pennsylvania. The share with a diploma is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Susquehanna County
| Period | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in Susquehanna County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Susquehanna County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna County | 2.45 | 48.1 | 9.4% | 21.5% | 26.0% | 1972 | $998 | 19.3% | 91.0% | 5.8% |
| Bradford County | 2.46 | 44.7 | 9.3% | 27.8% | 16.3% | 1967 | $954 | 21.0% | 90.8% | 6.3% |
| Tioga County | 2.38 | 45.4 | 8.9% | 22.6% | 19.9% | 1967 | $902 | 22.8% | 92.3% | 4.5% |
| Ulster County | 2.35 | 45.3 | 9.8% | 30.1% | 13.3% | 1966 | $1,495 | 39.5% | 92.5% | 5.1% |
| Potter County | 2.31 | 47.5 | 8.5% | 20.3% | 34.3% | 1967 | $821 | 18.1% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
| Litchfield County | 2.43 | 46.6 | 8.7% | 23.0% | 12.4% | 1967 | $1,383 | 38.9% | 94.3% | 5.1% |
| McKean County | 2.28 | 44.7 | 10.4% | 22.0% | 14.6% | 1955 | $842 | 21.2% | 92.4% | 4.7% |
| Hartford County | 2.48 | 41.5 | 11.8% | 35.1% | 7.3% | 1966 | $1,572 | 40.8% | 90.8% | 5.4% |
| Tolland County | 2.48 | 40.8 | 8.9% | 27.0% | 8.3% | 1976 | $1,502 | 45.0% | 94.2% | 5.2% |
| Warren County | 2.35 | 46.9 | 8.1% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 1958 | $768 | 20.1% | 93.2% | 4.2% |
| Windham County | 2.45 | 42.5 | 12.5% | 28.9% | 6.9% | 1968 | $1,200 | 25.9% | 90.3% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Calaveras County, CA · Bingham County, ID · Bladen County, NC · Bonner County, ID · Boone County, AR · Botetourt County, VA · Boyd County, KY · Branch County, MI · Brown County, OH · Brown County, SD
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Susquehanna County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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