Pennsylvania Counties

Pennsylvania Counties

by Vishul Malik



Out of the 10 most populous counties in Pennsylvania, 8 of them are located in the southeastern portion of the state. In fact, 4 out of the 5 most populous counties in Pennsylvania are either located in the Philadelphia or Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Areas. While the state’s capital city (Harrisburg) is located in Dauphin County, the largest city (Philadelphia) is located in Philadelphia County.

How Many Counties in Pennsylvania

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (situated in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, and Appalachian regions of the US) has 67 counties. Check this Pennsylvania County Map which provides the location of all counties on the Pennsylvania Map.




Counties of Pennsylvania

What are the 5 Biggest Counties in Pennsylvania by Size?

The biggest counties in Pennsylvania are Lycoming County, Bradford County, Clearfield County, Tioga County, and Centre County. 


What are the 5 Biggest Counties in Pennsylvania by Population?

In terms of population (2018), the biggest counties in Pennsylvania are Philadelphia County, Allegheny County, Montgomery County, Bucks County, and Delaware County. 

Which is the Smallest County in Pennsylvania?

The smallest county in Pennsylvania (in terms of population) is Cameron County. Montour County is the smallest county in terms of size. 

What are the Oldest and Newest Counties in Pennsylvania?

Bucks County, Chester County, and Philadelphia County are the oldest counties in Pennsylvania, created in1682. Lackawanna County is the newest county, created in 1878. 


Which are the Richest and Poorest Counties in Pennsylvania?

  • Chester County is the richest county in Pennsylvania. Its median household income is US$100,214. 
  • Forest County is the poorest county in Pennsylvania (in terms of median household income). Its median annual household income is $39,717.

What are the top 5 Best Counties to Live in Pennsylvania?

Montgomery County, Chester County, Allegheny County, Delaware County, and Centre County are the best counties to live in Pennsylvania.

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