Quick Facts
CapitalHarrisburg
Largest CityPhiladelphia
Population12,406,292
Per Capita Income$30,617
NicknameKeystone State
StatehoodDecember 12, 1787
State BirdRuffed Grouse
State FlowerMountain Laurel
State TreeHemlock
State SongPennsylvania
Geography
Land Area44,820 sq mi
Water Area1,239 sq mi
Total Area46,059 sq mi
RegionNortheast
About Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, known as the “Keystone State,” has a population of 12,406,292 and a per capita income of $30,617. The state capital is Harrisburg and the largest city is Philadelphia. Pennsylvania joined the Union on December 12, 1787 and covers 46,059 square miles across the Northeast region. Explore 180 cities and towns across Pennsylvania with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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