Cities in Pennsylvania - Census Data

10 cities with population 50,000+ from the 2023 American Community Survey. Compare median income, poverty rates, education levels, and demographics across Pennsylvania.

All Cities

PhiladelphiaPopulation: 1.6M
Income: $60,698Poverty: 22.0%BA+: 34.6%
PittsburghPopulation: 303,620
Income: $64,137Poverty: 19.5%BA+: 47.8%
AllentownPopulation: 125,320
Income: $53,403Poverty: 21.6%BA+: 19.4%
ReadingPopulation: 94,836
Income: $45,599Poverty: 27.0%BA+: 11.7%
EriePopulation: 94,156
Income: $43,397Poverty: 24.6%BA+: 22.3%
BethlehemPopulation: 77,069
Income: $66,443Poverty: 15.8%BA+: 35.0%
ScrantonPopulation: 76,074
Income: $49,531Poverty: 22.0%BA+: 22.8%
LancasterPopulation: 57,683
Income: $63,421Poverty: 20.7%BA+: 27.1%
LevittownPopulation: 50,930
Income: $101,619Poverty: 7.2%BA+: 25.1%
HarrisburgPopulation: 50,092
Income: $47,783Poverty: 29.1%BA+: 26.3%

Pennsylvania Cities FAQ

How many cities in Pennsylvania have over 50,000 people?
There are 10 cities in Pennsylvania with a population of 50,000 or more, according to 2023 ACS estimates. The largest is Philadelphia with 1.6M.
Which Pennsylvania city has the highest median income?
Levittown has the highest median household income at $101,619 among Pennsylvania cities with 50,000+ residents.
Which Pennsylvania city has the lowest poverty rate?
Levittown has the lowest poverty rate at 7.2% among cities tracked.