About Huntingdon County

Huntingdon County is located in The Alleghenies, which is home to some of the best fishing streams in the East, countless miles of hiking trails, rushing whitewater rivers, peaceful lakes, and the countryside Bicycling Magazine named one of the "five top bicycle areas in the nation."

It's a place of quiet towns, picturesque covered bridges, and historic sites dating back to the time when these lands were the final frontier of America. For those who love the outdoors, there's a place just waiting to be explored.

Several key target industries have been identified by the Partnership for Economic Progress (PEP) as representing the best growth opportunities for new businesses in the area. These include focus on:

Huntingdon County at a Glance

Total Population 1 45,556
Male, % of Population 2 52.3
Female, % of Population 2 47.7
%65 Years and Over3 15.7
Median Age 4 39.5 years
Average Household Size 2 2.4 people
Total Housing Units 4 21,969
% w/ Bachelor’s Degree + 5 11.8
In Labor Force (16yrs+) 6 18,887
Median Family Income $33,313
% Individuals in Poverty 4 12.1

Sources:

  1. http://www.paworkstats.state.pa.us/reports/hunt_cp.pdf
  2. http://www.city‐data.com/county/Huntingdon_County‐PA.html
  3. http://www.paworkstats.state.pa.us/reports/hunt_cp.pdf
  4. http://www.ruralpa2.org/county_profiles.cfm?RDCounty=Huntingdon+
    County&RDCounty2=0&Submit=Submit+Query
  5. http://www.ecanned.com/PA/2006/12/higher‐education‐in‐huntingdon‐county.shtml
  6. 2007 Huntingdon County Data Book
  7. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/42/42061.html