Centre County, Pennsylvania
Centre County: county in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Centre County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 153,990 and a population density of 53 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 161,496 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bellefonte. The county was created 226 years ago in 1800.
County Snapshot
Centre County at a glance
Centre County currently has 21 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
21
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Pennsylvania counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
State CollegePopulation 41,366
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Centre County
| Population | 161,496 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| Different from | Happy Valley, Pennsylvania |
| Area | 2880 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9193,-77.8200 |
| Named for | centre |
| Altitude | 709 feet / 216 meters |
| Capital | Bellefonte |
| Establishment | February 13, 1800 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:07:24 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 56 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Centre County is located at 40°55'10"N 77°49'12"W (40.9193400, -77.8199500). It has 6 neighbors: Blair County, Clearfield County, Clinton County, Huntingdon County, Mifflin County and Union County.
Centre County map
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The largest city of Centre County is State College with a population of 41,366. Other cities include, Bellefonte population 6,188, Philipsburg population 2,678, Coaldale population 2,131 and Centre Hall population 1,216. See all Centre County cities & populated places.
Centre County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Centre County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| State College | 41,366 | The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania. |
| Park Forest Village | 9,660 | Census designated place |
| Bellefonte | 6,188 | County seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Boalsburg | 3,722 | Census designated place |
| Pleasant Gap | 2,879 | Census designated place |
| Philipsburg | 2,678 | Capital city of Sint Maarten |
| Stormstown | 2,366 | Census designated place |
| Coaldale | 2,131 | Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Woodward | 2,116 | Census designated place |
| Houserville | 1,814 | Census designated place |
| Pine Grove Mills | 1,502 | Census designated place |
| Centre Hall | 1,216 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Milesburg | 1,064 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Central City | 1,021 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Millheim | 876 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Snow Shoe | 758 | Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania |
Weather
Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rain...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Centre County increased by 4.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 153,990 | - | census |
| 2011 | 155,067 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 155,826 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 158,231 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 159,653 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 160,466 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 162,034 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 162,316 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 162,601 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 162,385 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 161,496 | -0.55% | estimation process |
People born in Centre County (10)
People born in Centre County, including politician William F. Packer, politician James K. Kelly, politician David John Lewis, .
More notable people
- Alexander Irvin (American politician) he was born in 18/01/1800
- Foster J. Sayers (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 27/04/1924
- J. H. Haverly (American theatre manager) he was born in 30/06/1837
- James Irvin (American politician) he was born in 18/02/1800
- Robert W. Ammerman (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/01/1841
- Thomas Anderson (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 12/07/1841
- Stanley Preschutti (American Producer and inventor)
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|---|---|---|
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