2016 ACS 1-Year Estimates Released
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Growth of Pennsylvania Housing Units in 2009
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New estimates released recently by the Census Bureau for states and counties show that the state continues to add new houses, apartments and mobile homes. According to the new estimates, the total number of Pennsylvania’s housing units grew to 5,518,556 in 2009, ranking the Commonwealth 5th among all states in number of housing units. Since 2000, the number of housing units in Pennsylvania has increased by 262,792, a 5.1 percent increase. The Commonwealth ranks 46th among the states in percent increase between 2000 and 2009. In terms of percent, Pennsylvania housing has grown more slowly than the nation over the last nine years (12.1 percent nationwide).
published: 6/16/2010 | tags:
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Census Estimates Include Age, Race and Ethnicity Data for Pennsylvania and its Counties: 2009
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Pennsylvania and its counties have become more diverse than ever before, according to 2009 U.S. Census Bureau population estimates, released today. The overall minority population has grown to 2,408,387 people in 2009, representing 19.1 percent of the state’s population. (Overall ‘minority’ is defined as the total population minus the White Alone, not Hispanic population.)
published: 6/10/2010 | tags:
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New 2008 Census Estimates Include Age, Race and Ethnicity Data for Pennsylvania and its Counties
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Pennsylvania and its counties have become more diverse than ever before, according to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau population estimates, released today. The overall minority population has grown to 2,313,796 people in 2008, representing 18.6 percent of the state’s population.
published: 5/14/2009 | tags:
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2007 Detailed State Population Estimates Released: Hispanic and Other Minority Groups Show Largest Population Gains
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The U.S. Census Bureau today released July 1, 2007 estimates of the population based on
age, sex, race and Hispanic origin. The release includes detailed population estimates for Pennsylvania at the
state level. The data illustrates the commonwealth’s changing demographics, showing almost one in five
Pennsylvania residents is a minority. Overall, the populations of several age groups, including persons 25-44 and
children under the age of 18 have declined. The state’s total population has increased to 12,432,792, from
12,402,817 in 2006 (0.2 percent increase) and 12,281,054 in 2000 (1.2 percent increase).
published: 5/1/2008 | tags:
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2007 Pennsylvania County Population Estimates Released
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Pike County is Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing county,
according to the 2007 county population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. As of July 1, 2007, Pike County’s population was 58,633, and has grown 2.4 percent, or 1,381 people since July 1, 2006. Pike County grew by 26.6 percent, or 12,331 persons since April 1, 2000. Pike County has been ranked as the fastest-growing county in Pennsylvania each year since 2000. Though several counties saw strong growth during the time period, no Pennsylvania county ranks in the national top 100 for growth rate over this time period. From 2000-2007, Forest County had the largest cumulative percent population increase (40.6), but that increase is largely due to the construction of a state
correctional institution in 2004. The commonwealth also boasted four counties among the top 100 largest nationally in 2007: Philadelphia, 24th (1,449,634), Allegheny, 30th
(1,219,210), Montgomery, 69th (776,172) and Bucks, 96th (621,144).
published: 3/20/2008 | tags:
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New 2005 Estimates of Population in Poverty in Pennsylvania Released
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New data from the Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program show that there were an estimated 305,450 Pennsylvania school-age children in families in poverty in 2005. The 2005 SAIPE data, recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau, indicate that impoverished school-age children now comprise 15.1 percent of the population ages 5-17, below the national average of 17.0 percent. Pennsylvania ranks 26th nationally (including Washington, D.C.) in order of the highest proportion of school-age children in poverty. Overall, an estimated 457,751 children (ages 0-17) in the Commonwealth live in poverty.
published: 1/10/2008 | tags:
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Census Bureau Releases 2006 County Population Estimates by Sex, Age, Race and Hispanic Origin for Pennsylvania
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The U.S. Census Bureau today released July 1, 2006 estimates of Pennsylvania’s counties based on sex, age, race and Hispanic origin. According to these estimates, Philadelphia County is one of the 303 counties in the United States, and the only county in Pennsylvania, that is “majority-minority,” meaning more than 50 percent of its population comes from minority groups.
published: 8/9/2007 | tags:
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Population Estimates Released for Pennsylvania Cities, Boroughs and Townships
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The U.S. Census Bureau today released 2006 population estimates for sub-county geographies, including Pennsylvania cities, boroughs and townships. Notable among the changes in Pennsylvania municipalities is the loss of West Lawn
Borough, which was dissolved in January 2006, and became part of Spring Township, in Berks County. Population estimates for Spring Township (26,349 as of July 1, 2006) now
include the population formerly residing in West Lawn Borough.
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2006 Detailed State Population Estimates Released: Hispanic and Minority Groups Account for All of Pennsylvania’s Population Growth
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The U.S. Census Bureau recently released July 1, 2006 estimates of the population based on sex, age, race and Hispanic origin. The release includes detailed population estimates for Pennsylvania at the state level. The data illustrates the commonwealth’s changing demographics, showing that minorities and persons of Hispanic origin now account for all of the state’s population growth. Overall, the populations of several age groups, including persons 25-44 and children under the age of 18 have declined. The state’s total population has increased to 12,440,621, from 12,405,348 in 2005 (a 0.2 percent increase) and 12,281,054 in 2000 (a 1.3 percent increase).
published: 5/17/2007 | tags:
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2006 Pennsylvania County Population Estimates Released
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Pike County continues to be ranked nationally as Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing county, among counties over 10,000 population in percent increase, according to the 2006 county population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. As of July 1, 2006, Pike County’s population was 58,195, and has grown 25.7 percent, or 11,893 persons since April 1, 2000. Pike County has been ranked
as the fastest-growing county in Pennsylvania each year since 2000. No other Pennsylvania county ranks in the national top 100 for growth rate over this time period.
From 2000-2006, Forest County has actually had the largest percent population increase (31.5), but is not nationally ranked because it has a population below 10,000. Chester
County was ranked in the top 100 counties for numeric growth, 86th in the nation with a population increase of 48,611 from the April 1, 2000 estimate base, to 482,112 in 2006. The commonwealth also boasted four counties among the top 100 largest nationally in 2006: Philadelphia, 24th (1,448,394), Allegheny, 30th (1,223,411), Montgomery, 69th
(775,688) and Bucks, 95th (623,205). Philadelphia County slipped from 22nd in 2005 to 24th this year.
published: 3/22/2007 | tags:
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Estimates Indicate Number of Pennsylvania School-Age Children in Poverty Again on the Rise
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New data from the Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program show that the estimated number of Pennsylvania school-age children in families in poverty increased 15,478 between
2003 and 2004, more than double the increase of the previous year. The 2004 SAIPE data, recently released by
the U.S. Census Bureau, indicate that the estimated number of children ages 5 to 17 years old in poverty grew
from 274,088 in 2003 to 289,566 in 2004, an increase of 5.6 percent. After briefly declining in 2000, the
number and proportion of school-age children in poverty in Pennsylvania are again on the rise (see chart).
Impoverished school-age children now comprise 14.2 percent of the population ages 5-17, 3 percent higher than
2000, but still below the national average of 16.2 percent. Pennsylvania ranks 27th nationally (including
Washington, D.C.) in order of the highest proportion of school-age children in poverty. Overall, an estimated
446,151 children (ages 0-17) in the commonwealth live in poverty.
published: 1/16/2007 | tags:
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Population Estimates Point to Slow Growth Trends, Importance of Migration in Pennsylvania
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Today the Census Bureau released 2006 national and state population estimates showing that Pennsylvania’s population continues to grow more slowly than the nation as a whole. As of July 1, 2006, Pennsylvania’s population was 12,440,621, up 35,273 from 2005. Between July 1, 2005 and July 1, 2006, the Commonwealth’s population grew at a rate of 0.3 percent, compared to 1.0 percent for the United States. California remains the nation’s most populous state (36,457,549), but Texas gained more people than any other state between 2005 and 2006 (+579,275). Pennsylvania still ranks 6th nationally in total population behind Illinois (12,831,970). Since 2000, the Commonwealth’s population has grown by 159,567. The nation as a whole grew by 6.4 percent during this period, but Pennsylvania’s population increased just 1.3
percent (see chart). In terms of numeric growth, the Commonwealth ranked 22nd among the states from 2005-2006 and 25th between 2000 and 2006. However, Pennsylvania ranked just 37th and 47th in percent increase over the same periods.
published: 12/22/2006 | tags:
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Growth of Pennsylvania Housing Units Sustained in 2005
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According to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau,
Pennsylvania’s housing units grew to 5,422,362 in 2005, the 5th largest number of housing units in the nation. Between July 1, 2004 and July 1, 2005, the Commonwealth gained 36,636 housing units, a 0.7 percent increase. Since 2000, the number of housing units has increased by 172,611. The Commonwealth is among the top 20 states in the number of housing units gained since 2000, but ranks 45th in percent increase (3.3 percent). In terms of percent, Pennsylvania housing has grown about half as fast as the nation over the last five years.
published: 8/23/2006 | tags:
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2005 Population Estimates Released for Pennsylvania Municipalities: Philadelphia Remains the Nation’s 5th Largest City
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Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released July 1, 2005 population estimates showing that Philadelphia remains the nation’s 5th largest city. With a population of 1.46 million, Philadelphia still ranks ahead of Phoenix, Arizona by approximately 1,700 persons. However, Philadelphia continues to lose population, and the difference between the two cities has decreased significantly since 2004, when the
gap was over 54,000 people. Pittsburgh (316,718) was the only other Pennsylvania city to rank among the top 100 cities nationally in population.
published: 6/21/2006 | tags:
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2005 Pennsylvania County Population Estimates Released
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Pike County is Pennsylvania’s fastest growing county and ranks 72nd in the nation in percent increase, according to the 2005 county population estimates just released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Pike County’s population grew to 56,337 in 2005, an increase of 2,296 persons, or 4.2 percent over 2004. No other Pennsylvania counties ranked in the top 100 nationally in percent growth for this period. Chester and
York counties were both among the top 100 counties in numeric growth between 2004 and 2005. Chester ranked 80th nationally, and grew to 474,027, an increase of 7,984, or
1.7 percent. York’s population of 408,801 has grown by 7,738, or 1.9 percent since 2004, and now ranks 85th nationally. The commonwealth also counted four counties
among the 100 largest nationally in 2005: Philadelphia, 22nd (1,463,281), Allegheny, 30th (1,235,841), Montgomery, 67th (775,883), and Bucks, 95th (621,342).
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Population Estimates Indicate Slow Growth Trends, Increased Migration to Pennsylvania
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Today the Census Bureau released population estimates for 2005 that again show Pennsylvania’s population growing more slowly than the nation as a whole. As of July 1, 2005,
Pennsylvania’s population was 12,429,616, up 35,145 (+0.3 percent) from 2004. California was the nation’s most populous state in 2005 (36,132,147), and Pennsylvania ranked 6th nationally behind Illinois (12,763,731). Since 2000, the commonwealth’s population has grown by 148,562, an average
annual increase of 29,712. The nation as a whole grew by 5.3 percent during this period, but Pennsylvania’s population increased just 1.2 percent. In terms of numeric growth, the commonwealth ranked 20th among the states from 2004-2005, and 24th from 2000-2005. In population percent increase, Pennsylvania ranked 43rd and 46th nationally over the 2004-2005 and 2000-2005 periods.
published: 12/22/2005 | tags:
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Census Bureau Releases 2004 State and County Population Estimates by Sex, Age, Race and Hispanic Origin for Pennsylvania
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The U.S. Census Bureau has released July 1, 2004 estimates of the
population based on sex, age, race and Hispanic origin. The release includes detailed estimates
for Pennsylvania at the state and county levels. In 2004, Pennsylvania’s estimated population
rose to 12,406,292, an increase of 125,238 persons since 2000.
published: 8/15/2005 | tags:
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Census Bureau Releases Population Estimates for Pennsylvania Cities, Boroughs and Townships- Philadelphia Remains Nation’s 5th Largest City
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Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released July 1, 2004 population estimates showing that Philadelphia remains the nation’s 5th largest city. Philadelphia, with a population of 1.47 million, still ranks ahead of Phoenix, Arizona by approximately 52,000 persons in the list of the nation’s ten largest cities. This difference has decreased significantly since Census 2000, when the gap was over 196,000 people.
published: 6/30/2005 | tags:
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U.S. Census Bureau Releases County Population Estimates for 2004
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The Pennsylvania State Data Center at Penn State Harrisburg
reports that Chester County ranked 72nd nationally in numerical population increase from
July 1, 2003 to July 1, 2004. Chester County increased from 458,057 persons in 2003 to
465,795 persons in 2004, an increase of 7,738, or 1.7 percent. No other Pennsylvania
county ranked in the top 100 in numeric or percent increase in population from 2003 to
2004. This data is based on the 2004 County Population Estimates that were released
today by the U.S. Census Bureau. These estimates used April 1, 2000 as a base and were
carried forward to July 1, 2004, based on birth, death and migration data.
published: 4/14/2005 | tags:
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Census Bureau Releases July 1, 2004 Population Estimates, Pennsylvania School-Age Population Declines
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The Pennsylvania State Data Center at Penn State Harrisburg
reports that the number of school-age children (ages 5 to 17) has declined in Pennsylvania. This data is from the July 1, 2004 state population estimates released today
by the Census Bureau. The number of school-age children ages 5 to 17 has declined by 16,722 from 2003 to 2004, a decrease of 0.8 percent. From April 1, 2000 (Census Day) to
July 1, 2004, the number in this age group declined by 76,533, or 3.5 percent. From July 1, 2003 to July 1, 2004 the number of children under age 5 has increased by 7,005, a 1.0 percent increase. However, the population of children under age 5 decreased by 8,679, or 1.2 percent from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2004.
published: 3/10/2005 | tags:
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U.S. Census Bureau Releases July1, 2004 National and State Population Estimates Nation Gained 3 Million People Last Year, Commonwealth Increased by 35,531
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The Pennsylvania State Data Center at Penn State Harrisburg reports that the U.S. Census Bureau has today released the July 1, 2004 National and State Population Estimates and Estimated Components of Change. The data shows that the nation’s population grew by 1.0 percent (2.9 million people) between July 1, 2003 and July 1, 2004. The United
States estimated population as of July 1, 2004 is 293,655,404. Pennsylvania’s estimated population grew to 12,406,292 during the same time frame, a growth rate of 0.3 percent.
published: 12/22/2004 | tags:
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New Census Bureau Estimates Show Philadelphia Remains Nation’s 5th Largest City
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New population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that Philadelphia remains the nation’s 5th largest city. This data, from today’s release of subcounty
population estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau, shows that Philadelphia, with a population of approximately 1.5 million, still ranks ahead of Phoenix, Arizona by
approximately 91,000 persons in the list of the nation’s ten largest cities. This difference has decreased significantly since Census 2000 when the gap was over 196,000 people.
The rankings show a change from Census 2000 with Dallas moving up to 8th position over San Antonio.
published: 6/24/2004 | tags:
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County Population Estimates Released for 2003: Pike County Among Nation’s 100 Fastest Growing Counties
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The Pennsylvania State Data Center at Penn State Harrisburg
reports that Chester County (87th) and Montgomery County (97th) ranked in the nation’s 100 counties with the largest population gains from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2003. This
data is based on the 2003 County Population Estimates that were released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. These estimates used April 1, 2000 (Census Day), as a base and
were carried forward to July 1, 2003, based on birth, death and migration data. Pike County (85th) had the highest population percentage increase in the state and was the
commonwealth’s lone entry on the list of the Nation’s 100 Fastest Growing Counties in 2003. Pike County was ranked 81st on this list in 2002.
published: 4/8/2004 | tags:
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Pennsylvania Continues to Show Slight Population Increase
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The U.S. Census Bureau today released the 2003 National and State Population Estimates and Estimated Components of Change. The July 1, 2003 Estimates are developed by carrying forward births, deaths and migration data from April 1, 2000 (estimate base). An estimated 12,365,455 persons resided in Pennsylvania in 2003. This is a 0.7 percent increase from the 2000 estimate base of 12,281,054 persons, a 0.5 percent increase from the 2001 estimate of 12,298,363 persons and a 0.3 percent increase from the 2002 estimate of 12,328,827
persons.
published: 12/18/2003 | tags:
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New Census Bureau Estimates Show Philadelphia Remains Nation’s 5th Largest City
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New population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that Philadelphia remains the nation’s 5th largest city. This data, from today’s release of sub-county population estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau, shows that Philadelphia, with a population of approximately 1.5 million, still ranks ahead of Phoenix, Arizona by approximately 120,000 persons in the list of the nation’s ten largest cities. The estimates show no change in the rankings of the ten largest cities since Census 2000.
published: 7/10/2003 | tags:
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County Population Estimates Released for 2002: Philadelphia, Allegheny, Montgomery and Bucks Among Nation’s 100 Largest Counties
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The Pennsylvania State Data Center at Penn State Harrisburg
reports that Philadelphia (20th), Allegheny (29th), Montgomery (66th) and Bucks (98th) counties ranked in the list of the Nation’s 100 Largest Counties in 2002. This data is based on the 2002 County Population Estimates that were released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. These estimates used April 1, 2000 (Census Day), as a base and were
carried forward to July 1, 2002, based on birth, death and migration data. Western and southern states accounted for twelve of the top twenty spots on the list with California
accounting for six spots on its own. Pike County (81st) had the highest population percentage increase in the state and was the commonwealth’s lone entry on the list of the
Nation’s 100 Fastest Growing Counties in 2002.
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Pennsylvania Continues to be a Slow Growth State
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Pennsylvania continues to be a slow growth state according to the 2002 Population Estimates released by the Pennsylvania State Data Center, Penn State Harrisburg. Pennsylvania’s population increased slightly from 2000 to 2002. An estimated 12,335,091 people resided in Pennsylvania in 2002. This is a 0.4 percent increase over the 2000 population figure of 12,281,054 and a 0.3 percent increase from the 2001 state estimate.
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