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.

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