70.7/100
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Best for people who want more jobs, culture and amenities while keeping regional nature within reach.
2025 population1,574,281Annual change+0.10%
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PANortheastPennsylvania Lifestyle Guide
Research-backed state profile for Pennsylvania, including its 2025 population estimate, capital, Census region, leading cities, official sources, and links from the interactive U.S. map.
State capitalHarrisburg
2025 population13,059,432
Annual change+0.10%
Census regionNortheast
Indexed cities5
About Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is part of the Middle Atlantic division in the U.S. Census Bureau’s Northeast region, with Harrisburg as its capital. The Census Bureau estimated the state’s population at 13,059,432 on July 1, 2025. The largest Census places included in this research pack are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Reading, and Erie.
Population snapshot
The July 1, 2025 population estimate is 13,059,432. Compared with the 2024 estimate, the population increased by approximately 0.10%.
Largest places in this data pack
- Philadelphia
- Pittsburgh
- Allentown
- Reading
- Erie
How this state index is organized
This page connects the interactive U.S. map to dedicated city profiles, related editorial guides, and future verified lifestyle metrics covering affordability, housing, employment, safety, education, healthcare, transportation, climate, entertainment, and environment.
Research scope: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimates. Population figures are estimates rather than decennial census counts and may be revised in later vintages.
CITY INDEX
Leading cities in Pennsylvania
City cards combine the bundled 2025 Census population baseline with verified scores where available and clearly labeled modeled lifestyle baselines elsewhere.
68.5/100
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population307,632Annual change+0.30%
Explore lifestyle & data →70.1/100
Pennsylvania
Allentown
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population126,044Annual change+0.19%
Explore lifestyle & data →69.3/100
Pennsylvania
Reading
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population95,832Annual change+0.13%
Explore lifestyle & data →70.4/100
Pennsylvania
Erie
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population91,838Annual change-0.49%
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