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Pennsylvania Highlights
We highlight Black or African American Pennsylvanians across measures of educational achievement, veteran status, and select economic indicators using the 2024 ACS 1-Year Estimates [Source].
Population
The Black or African American alone population in PA in 2024: 1,378,148
Education (individuals age 25+: 909,975)
- 7% with a high school degree/equivalent or higher
- 1% with a bachelor’s degree or higher
- 1% with a graduate/professional degree
Veterans
Black or African American alone, civilian veterans: 53,560
Employment (individuals age 16+: 1,093,315)
- 8% in the civilian labor force
- 6% employed
Class of Worker (civilian employed population age 16+: 640,606)
- 5% private
- 4% government
- 1% self-employed
Occupations (civilian employed population age 16+: 640,606)
- 3% in management, business, science, and arts
- 9% in service
- 6% in sales and office
- 6% in production, transportation, and material moving
- 6% in natural resources, construction, and maintenance
Income
Per capita income: $29,561