Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has a population of 13,002,700, of which 79.6% of the population is aged 18+ (U.S. Census, 2021)

52 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties lie within the Appalachian Region

1 out of every 5 Pennsylvania residents earns below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level

Literacy

18.1% of Pennsylvania adults read below a 3rd Grade level

37.5% of Pennsylvania adults read between a 3rd and 8th Grade level

44.4% of Pennsylvania adults are proficient in reading texts above an 8th Grade level

Numeracy

28.7% of Pennsylvania adults struggle to perform math problems that require more than 1 step

37.6% of Pennsylvania adults struggle to perform math problems that require more than 3 steps

33.7% of Pennsylvania adults are proficient in math taught above an 8th Grade level

County Data

Literacy by County

In Pennsylvania's 52 Appalachian counties, nearly 2 out of every 3 adults read below an 8th Grade level

1 in 10 adults has not graduated from high school

Nearly 1 in 4 residents earns below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level

In Pennsylvania's 52 Appalachian counties, nearly 3 out of every 4 adults struggle to perform basic math

Nearly 1 in 6 residents relies on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance

7.3% of residents lack health insurance

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