Pennsylvania| 2000 | 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,281,054 | 12,448,279 |
| State Rank | 6 | 6 |
| Median Age | 38 | 39.9 |
| Total 8 year-olds | 169,631 | 146,574 |
| Boys | 86,784 | 74,570 |
| Girls | 82,847 | 72,004 |
| Total 9 year-olds | 175,048 | 146,273 |
| Boys | 89,919 | 74,677 |
| Girls | 85,129 | 71,596 |
| Total 10 year-olds | 177,560 | 147,570 |
| Boys | 91,013 | 75,595 |
| Girls | 86,547 | 71,975 |
| Total 11 year-olds | 172,961 | 149,614 |
| Boys | 88,871 | 76,270 |
| Girls | 84,090 | 73,344 |
| Total 12 year-olds | 171,825 | 155,528 |
| Boys | 88,047 | 79,479 |
| Girls | 83,778 | 76,049 |
| How People Get to Work: | ||
| Drive Alone | 77% | 76% |
| Car Pool | 10% | 10% |
| Public Transportation | 5% | 5% |
| Capital | Harrisburg |
| Largest City | Philadelphia |
| Second Largest City | Pittsburgh |
| Persons per square mile | 274 |
| 2000 | 2007 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist Offices | 5,352 | 5,277 |
| Amusement Parks | 37 | 32 |
| FastFood Restaurants | 8,430 | 10,559 |
| Toy Stores | 509 | 399 |
| Video/Disc Rental Stores | 733 | 597 |
| Zoos & Botanical Gardens | 19 | 32 |
| Candy & Nut Stores | 240 | 216 |
| Pet & Pet Supply Stores | 375 | 386 |
| Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Makers | 32 | 19 |
Note: As is the case with all surveys, statistics from sample surveys are subject to sampling and nonsampling error.
A value of NA indicates that data are not available for the indicated time period, or is not applicable for the current region.
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The U.S. Census Bureau takes a census of the population every 10 years, and censuses of economic activity and governments every five years. And every year, the Census Bureau conducts more than 100 other surveys. Data on this page come from Population Estimates, the Census of Population and Housing, the American Community Survey, and County Business Patterns.
The U.S. Census Bureau sends questionnaires in the mail or contacts businesses and households to participate in its surveys.
* State symbol information was obtained from various non-Census Bureau resources including state web sites, educational web sites, and commercial entities.
