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Centre County, PA: growth, migration and housing
Centre County has 157,393 residents, down 0.4% since 2020 (-0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 3,217 households moved in and 3,921 moved out (-704 net), while a net $49.8M of income left. Median household income is $74,291, the median home $323,500 and median rent $1,207 a month.
In Pennsylvania: 33rd of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 67th of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 23rd of 67 counties for median household income · 5th of 67 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Centre County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Clearfield County, PA | 183 | $8.2M |
| Clinton County, PA | 134 | $7.1M |
| Blair County, PA | 106 | $4.6M |
| Allegheny County, PA | 88 | $7.1M |
| Huntingdon County, PA | 66 | $4.6M |
| Philadelphia County, PA | 63 | $2.1M |
| Mifflin County, PA | 55 | $2.5M |
| Lycoming County, PA | 51 | $2.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Centre County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Clearfield County, PA | 181 | $8.8M |
| Blair County, PA | 138 | $7.4M |
| Allegheny County, PA | 126 | $6.8M |
| Clinton County, PA | 113 | $5.2M |
| Philadelphia County, PA | 109 | $6.1M |
| Mifflin County, PA | 79 | $4.5M |
| Huntingdon County, PA | 64 | $4.9M |
| Lancaster County, PA | 64 | $3.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.