Pennsylvania's Population per U.S. House Seat: 705,682 (2010 Census)
One Representative for Every ~706,000 Residents
Based on the 2010 U.S. Census:
- Pennsylvania Population: 12,702,379
- U.S. House Seats: 18
- Population per Seat: 12,702,379 ÷ 18 = 705,682
Context
- National average (2010): ~710,767 per district.
- Pennsylvania lost a seat after the 2010 Census (down from 19).
- 2020 Census: PA population ~13.0M, seats reduced to 17 → ~765,000 per seat.
Redistricting after each census adjusts district boundaries to equalize population.