Pennsylvania
“The Keystone State”
What Makes Pennsylvania Beautiful
Pennsylvania spans from the Pocono Mountains' waterfall-laced forests and the Susquehanna River's scenic valley to the Laurel Highlands' whitewater gorges and Fallingwater's architectural harmony with nature. Autumn transforms the Allegheny National Forest into a blaze of orange and gold, while the rolling farmlands of Lancaster County offer pastoral perfection.
Key Metrics
13M
Population
$923.2B
GDP
+4.2%
GDP Growth (5yr)
$72.6K
Median Income
10.2%
Tax Burden
History
William Penn founds Pennsylvania as a Quaker haven
Declaration of Independence signed in Philadelphia
Ratifies the Constitution as the 2nd state; Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia
Battle of Gettysburg, turning point of the Civil War
Johnstown Flood kills over 2,200 people
Three Mile Island nuclear accident near Harrisburg
Top Cities
Philadelphia
1.6M
Largest city; birthplace of America; Independence Hall
Pittsburgh
303K
Steel City reborn; tech, healthcare, and robotics hub
Allentown
126K
Lehigh Valley anchor; revitalizing downtown
Reading
95K
Historic railroad city; Pagoda landmark
Harrisburg
50K
State capital; Susquehanna River city
Economy & Industry
Core Industries
Natural Resources
Energy Portfolio
Budget & Fiscal Health
$106.8B
State Budget
$102.5B
State Revenue
$-4.3B
Fiscal Balance
Social Indicators
11.8%
Poverty Rate
34%
College Degree
5.5%
Uninsured
305/100K
Crime Rate
Where is Pennsylvania Headed?
GDP Projections ($B)
| Scenario | 1yr | 5yr | 10yr | 25yr | 50yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | $933B | $975B | $1029B | $1211B | $1589B |
| Baseline | $931B | $963B | $1004B | $1138B | $1403B |
| Pessimistic | $928B | $947B | $971B | $1047B | $1187B |
Political Landscape
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