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Dauphin, PA
Borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,075
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,512
ZIP codes
0
Dauphin and its ZIP codes
Dauphin at a glance
- Dauphin is about 8.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,625, 41% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,800 (22% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,136 a month.
Local data for Dauphin, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dauphin, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,625
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$198,800
Median rent
$1,136/mo
Homeownership
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher
56.0%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (377), Irish Americans (144), Scottish Americans (85).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dauphin County. PPP loans are for Dauphin.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,570
190,394 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,394
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.47B
FY 2026, $19,116 per person
How people get to work
Dauphin, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home16.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dauphin, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
621
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,130
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Dauphin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarysvilleBorough | 2.1 mi | 2.3 |
| EnolaCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.6 |
| DuncannonBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.4 |
| HarrisburgCity | 6.2 mi | 8.1 |
| New BuffaloBorough | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| West FairviewCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| HalifaxBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| ProgressCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 3 |
| LinglestownCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 3.8 |
| PenbrookBorough | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| WormleysburgBorough | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Colonial ParkCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 5 |
| PaxtoniaCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Camp HillBorough | 8.6 mi | 2.1 |
| LemoyneBorough | 8.8 mi | 1.6 |
| PaxtangBorough | 9 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dauphin, PA in?
- Dauphin is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Dauphin, PA?
- About 1,075 people live in Dauphin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dauphin?
- Nearby places include Marysville (2.1 mi), Enola (5.5 mi), Duncannon (5.5 mi), Harrisburg (6.2 mi), New Buffalo (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023