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State College is a home rule municipality and the largest designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the principal borough of the six municipalities that make up the State College area, the largest settlement in Centre County and one of the principal cities of the greater State College-DuBois, PA Combined Statistical Area with a combined population of 236,577 as of the 2010 United States Census.

In the 2010 census, the borough population was 42,034, and the metropolitan area population was 155,403. State College is best known as the home of Pennsylvania State University, a major public research university established in 1855 that enrolls over 47,000 undergraduate and graduate students at its University Park campus, making it the largest in Pennsylvania.

History

State College was incorporated as a borough on August 29, 1896, and has grown with the college, which was renamed The Pennsylvania State College in 1953. In 1973, the borough was designated as the county seat of Centre County.[1]

The area first settled in 1764 when pioneers and settlers came to Clearfield County. It was originally called Oak Hall and was located near present-day Boalsburg. The Pennsylvania State University's original name was Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania (FHS). Centre County, Pennsylvania was founded in 1800 and Bellefonte, Pennsylvania was the original county seat. After a long debate, the state legislature selected State College to be the new county seat in 1874.[2]

Major growth and development came to State College in the 1950s and 60s with the opening of the University Park airport, addition of several manufacturing plants, and new commercial development like shopping centers and hotels. In the 1970s, State College grew rapidly with the addition of several new residential areas and apartment complexes.[3]

Geography

State College is located at 40°47′29′′N 77°51′44′′W (40.791559, −77.862290).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.5 square miles (12 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the borough population was 42,106. The population density in 2010 was 9,258.6 people per square mile (3,613.6/km2). There were 12,610 housing units and 5,482 households in the borough in 2010.[5]

The racial breakdown according to the 2010 census was as follows:

• 83.77% White
• 3.89% Black or African American
• 0.06% Native American
• 9.15% Asian
• 1.47% Two or more races
• 3.64% Hispanic or Latino of any race

Economy

State College's economy includes government, education, healthcare, finance, technology, service, retail, and manufacturing industries. Companies with significant employment include:

• Mettler Toledo (instrumentation and scales) - 900 employees
• American Philanthropic (fundraising services) - 600 employees
• Verizon - 600 employees
• HRI Associates (medical coding) - 575 employees
• Geisinger Health System - 500 employees
• Wolfgang Candy - 440 employees

Major employers in State College include Pennsylvania State University, Mount Nittany Health, State College Area School District, State College Borough, Centre County Government, Weis Markets, Minitab, American Philanthropic, and Verizon.

Attractions

Popular attractions in State College include:

• Penn State Arboretum - 548 acres, over 2,500 types of trees and shrubs
• Palmer Museum of Art - collection of more than 6,000 works of art
• Nittany Mall - 820,000 square foot shopping mall
• Downtown State College - shops, restaurants, galleries, and nightlife
• State College Public Art - outdoor sculptures around town
• State College Farmers Market - outdoor market April-November

Education

State College is part of the State College Area School District. Public schools in the district include:

• 10 elementary schools - grades K-5
• 3 middle schools - grades 6-8
• State College Area High School - grades 9-12
• Delta Program - alternative education

In addition, Pennsylvania State University and South Hills School of Business and Technology have campuses located in State College.

Sports

Sports are a big part of the State College community. Penn State University participates in NCAA Division I athletics, including the Penn State Nittany Lions football team that plays home games at Beaver Stadium, one of the largest stadiums in the country.

Other popular sports teams include the State College Spikes minor league baseball team and the State College Knights youth ice hockey program.

Local Resources

Here are some additional resources for State College residents and visitors:

• State College Borough Website - 243 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801, (814) 234-7110
• Centre County Government - 420 Holmes St, Bellefonte, PA 16823, (814) 355-6700
• Centre Area Transportation Authority - 2081 W Whitehall Rd, State College, PA 16801, (814) 238-2282
• Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801, (814) 231-3071
• Centre County Convention & Visitors Bureau - 131 S Fraser St #1, State College, PA 16801, (800) 358-5466
• COVID-19 Information - updates on local restrictions and resources

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