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Pennsylvania experienced an overall population decline just over 30,000 (-0.2%) between 2020 and 2022. 

According to data from the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates, statewide the median household income (MHHI) was $67,587 compared to $42,431 for Black or African American households and $71,844 for White households.  

Pennsylvania’s urban population decreased slightly (-0.1%) between 2010 and 2020 based on 2020 Census data and a change in the way urban areas are defined, according to the new list of urban areas released by the U.S. Census Bureau in December 2022. This contrasts with the nation's urban population...

This report highlights trends for the nation, state, and counties using the Diversity Index. The Diversity Index (DI) shows the probability that two individuals chosen at random in a given area will be from different race or ethnic groups.

The Institute of State and Regional Affairs is excited to announce that Jennifer Shultz has been named the new director of the Pennsylvania State Data Center (PaSDC). Jenn brings over 25 years of experience in population and economic data having previously served as the PaSDC's Assistant Director...

Sue Copella retired from ISRA on September 30, 2022 after serving as the Director of the Pennsylvania State Date Center from 1992 to 2022. In her time with the Pennsylvania State Data Center, Sue was the state liaison for the National State Data Center Program, Federal State Cooperative for...

Several states have changed their procedures for allocating inmate data for redistricting purposes. In these states, when possible, they reallocate data on inmates in the redistricting data file from where they are incarcerated to their residence prior to incarceration.

Jennifer Shultz testified at the Pennsylvania House State Government Committee Meeting on the role of the Pennsylvania State Data center in the Redistricting process.

Jennifer Shultz testified at the Legislative Reapportionment Commission's public hearing on the role of the Pennsylvania State Data center in the Redistricting process.

Jennifer Shultz, PaSDC Data Services Manager, presents Pennsylvania Trends to the Lancaster County Society for Human Resource Management.

Shippensburg University celebrated a recent report that predicts highest risk Pennsylvania counties from its two-time alumnus, Tim Schock. Tim is a Data Analyst at the Pennsylvania State Data Center.