Pennsylvania


Map of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

The Keystone State features diverse geography from Appalachians to farmland. Known for steel production, manufacturing, and historical significance.

Capital: Harrisburg

Population: 12.97 million

Electoral Votes: 19

Governor: Josh Shapiro (Democratic)

Largest City: Philadelphia

State Website: pa.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

Register to Vote

U.S. SENATORS
John Fetterman
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

Bob Casey Jr.
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Brian Fitzpatrick
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 1
Langhorne

Brendan Boyle
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 2
Philadelphia

Dwight Evans
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 3
Philadelphia

Madeleine Dean
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 4
Jenkintown

Mary Gay Scanlon
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 5
Chester

Chrissy Houlahan
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 6
Reading

Dan Meuser
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 9
Pottsville

Scott Perry
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 10
Harrisburg

Lloyd Smucker
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 11
Lancaster

Summer Lee
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 12
Pittsburgh

Reshma Saujani
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 13
Johnstown

Guy Reschenthaler
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 14
Washington

Glenn Thompson
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 15
State College

Mike Kelly
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 16
Butler

Chris Deluzio
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 17
Pittsburgh

John Joyce
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 18
Altoona

Matt Cartwright
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 8
Scranton

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 12/12/1787

Minimum Wage: $7.25

Motto: “Virtue, liberty, and independence”

Nickname: The Keystone State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 40.8 years

Male: 49%

Female: 51%

Economic Data

Average Income: $67,739

Income Rank: 21

Poverty Rate: 12%

Annual Budget: $96 billion

Largest Private Employer: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $244,200

Average Rent: $1,028

Property Tax Rate: 1.5%

Home Owners: 68.7%

Renters: 31.3%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 90.2%

Some College: 29%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 12.3%

Education Ranking: 8

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 28

Crime Rate: 350.3 per 100k

Population Density: 286.5 per sq mi