Dauphin County Summary

Life in Dauphin County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Dauphin County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Dauphin County:

  • The population in Dauphin County is 286,108.

  • The median home value in Dauphin County is $242,913.

  • The median income in Dauphin County is $71,046.

  • The median rent in Dauphin County is $1,090.

  • The unemployment rate in Dauphin County is 4.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Dauphin County is 12.2%.

  • The average high in Dauphin County is 69.1° and there are 98.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Dauphin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Dauphin County

Harrisburg, PA Population 50,055

Colonial Park, PA Population 16,891

Hershey, PA Population 14,682

Progress, PA Population 11,364

Middl, PA Population 9,525

Linglestown, PA Population 6,786

Rutherford, PA Population 6,571

Steelton, PA Population 6,243

Paxtonia, PA Population 5,480

Lawnton, PA Population 5,164

Skyline View, PA Population 4,848

Hummel, PA Population 4,536

Penbrook, PA Population 3,255

Highspire, PA Population 2,709

Millersburg, PA Population 2,546

Bressler, PA Population 2,220

Paxtang, PA Population 1,681

Lykens, PA Population 1,631

Elizabethville, PA Population 1,491

Palmdale, PA Population 1,302

Enhaut, PA Population 1,252

William, PA Population 1,162

Dauphin, PA Population 1,123

Royalton, PA Population 979

Lenkerville, PA Population 812

Wiconsico, PA Population 784

Halifax, PA Population 756

Gratz, PA Population 624

Union Deposit, PA Population 440

Oberlin, PA Population 337

Pillow, PA Population 306

Berrysburg, PA Population 293

Map Of Dauphin County

Dauphin County, PA Weather

  • The average high in Dauphin County is 69.1°.

  • There are 81.56 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 98.9 inches of rain each year with 10.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:33 hours of sun each day in Dauphin County.

StatDauphin County
Mean High69.1
Nice Days81.56
Rainfall98.9
Snowfall10.6
Sunny_hours4:33
69.1°
Average High
98.9
Inches of Rain

Dauphin County Photos

Harrisburgc Pennsylvania Panorama
Source: Wikipedia User Tyrol5 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Kunkel Building Nov
Source: Public Domain
David Ascalonc Ascalon Studiosc Holocaust Memorial  Harrisburgc Pa
Source: Wikipedia User User Toksook on en.wikipe | GFDL
Dauphin County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Niagara | GFDL
Harrisburg Pa From Airplane
Source: Public Domain
Harrisburgc Pennsylvania State Capitol Building
Source: Wikipedia User kev72 | CC BY 2.0

Dauphin County Demographics

Population over time in Dauphin County

The current population in Dauphin County is 286,108. The population has increased 3.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 284,199 2.6%
2021 277,071 0.5%
2020 275,632 -

Gender in Dauphin County

  • Dauphin County is 51.1% female with 146,120 female residents.

  • Dauphin County is 48.9% male with 139,988 male residents.

Female
51.1% (146,120)
Male
48.9% (139,988)
Gender Dauphin County PA USA
Female 51.1% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Dauphin County

Dauphin County is:

  • 62.9% White with 180,016 White residents.

  • 17.2% African American with 49,080 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 266 American Indian residents.

  • 5.7% Asian with 16,289 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 89 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 1,162 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 9,335 Two Or More residents.

  • 10.4% Hispanic with 29,871 Hispanic residents.

White
62.9% (180,016)
African American
17.2% (49,080)
American Indian
0.1% (266)
Asian
5.7% (16,289)
Hawaiian
0.0% (89)
Other
0.4% (1,162)
Two Or More
3.3% (9,335)
Hispanic
10.4% (29,871)

Table: Dauphin County By Race

Race Dauphin County PA USA
White 62.9% 74.5% 58.9%
African American 17.2% 10.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 5.7% 3.6% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 10.4% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

  • 6.2% of households in Dauphin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Dauphin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Dauphin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Dauphin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Dauphin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Dauphin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Dauphin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Dauphin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Dauphin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Dauphin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.2% (17,604)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (7,794)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.6% (18,902)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.8% (19,414)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.4% (32,663)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (53,910)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.3% (40,819)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.8% (48,033)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.0% (22,860)
$200,000 or more
8.4% (24,102)
Income Dauphin County PA USA
Less than $10,000 6.2% 4.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 3.9% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.6% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.8% 7.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.4% 11.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 16.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.3% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.8% 17.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.0% 8.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.4% 10.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Dauphin County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Dauphin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Dauphin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Dauphin County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Dauphin County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Dauphin County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Dauphin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Dauphin County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Dauphin County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Dauphin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (11,444)
9-12th Grade
6% (17,166)
High School / GED
32% (91,554)
Some College
16% (45,777)
Associate's Degree
9% (25,749)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (60,082)
Master's Degree
8% (22,888)
Professional Degree
3% (8,583)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,861)
Education Dauphin County PA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 32% 34% 26%
Some College 16% 16% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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