Youngest Cities in Pennsylvania
Cities ranked by lowest median age · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the youngest cities in Pennsylvania based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median age from lowest to highest. Buffington leads the ranking with a value of 3.9 years and a population of 113.
The top three cities are Buffington (3.9 years), Roots (11.8 years), and Alfarata (13.9 years). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national youngest cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Pennsylvania.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Buffington | 3.9 years | 113 |
| #2 | Roots | 11.8 years | 239 |
| #3 | Alfarata | 13.9 years | 120 |
| #4 | Dixonville | 15.7 years | 689 |
| #5 | Edenborn | 16.8 years | 281 |
| #6 | Madisonburg | 16.9 years | 130 |
| #7 | Olivia | 17.8 years | 406 |
| #8 | Cheyney University | 19.2 years | 186 |
| #9 | Barrville | 19.3 years | 284 |
| #10 | Cambridge | 19.3 years | 623 |
| #11 | Slippery Rock University | 19.5 years | 2,724 |
| #12 | Penn State Berks | 19.6 years | 852 |
| #13 | Arcadia University | 19.7 years | 731 |
| #14 | New Morgan | 19.7 years | 98 |
| #15 | Shippensburg University | 19.7 years | 1,944 |
| #16 | Kutztown University | 19.8 years | 4,225 |
| #17 | Lincoln University | 19.8 years | 1,976 |
| #18 | Penn State Erie (Behrend) | 19.9 years | 1,561 |
| #19 | University of Pittsburgh Johnstown | 19.9 years | 1,394 |
| #20 | Messiah College | 20.0 years | 2,273 |
| #21 | St. Vincent College | 20.0 years | 1,397 |
| #22 | DeSales University | 20.1 years | 994 |
| #23 | University of Pittsburgh Bradford | 20.1 years | 894 |
| #24 | Villanova | 20.1 years | 8,431 |
| #25 | Haverford College | 20.4 years | 1,575 |
| #26 | Misericordia University | 20.4 years | 967 |
| #27 | Loretto | 20.5 years | 1,370 |
| #28 | Rainsburg | 20.6 years | 134 |
| #29 | Morris Run | 20.8 years | 657 |
| #30 | Wood | 20.9 years | 306 |
| #31 | Refton | 21.0 years | 589 |
| #32 | Factoryville | 21.2 years | 1,374 |
| #33 | Grantley | 21.3 years | 4,762 |
| #34 | Rohrerstown | 21.3 years | 732 |
| #35 | Stevens | 21.3 years | 909 |
| #36 | California | 21.4 years | 5,046 |
| #37 | State College | 21.4 years | 40,669 |
| #38 | New Wilmington | 21.6 years | 2,291 |
| #39 | Gettysburg | 22.3 years | 7,929 |
| #40 | Aaronsburg CDP (Washington County), Pennsylvania | 22.4 years | 246 |
| #41 | Indiana | 22.5 years | 14,170 |
| #42 | Millersville | 22.5 years | 8,711 |
| #43 | New Britain | 22.7 years | 2,822 |
| #44 | Slippery Rock | 23.5 years | 3,434 |
| #45 | Buckhorn | 23.6 years | 614 |
| #46 | Edinboro | 23.6 years | 5,303 |
| #47 | Collegeville | 23.8 years | 5,226 |
| #48 | Clarion | 23.9 years | 4,202 |
| #49 | Marianna | 24.1 years | 538 |
| #50 | Bloomsburg | 24.4 years | 12,906 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the youngest in Pennsylvania?
Buffington ranks #1 for youngest cities in Pennsylvania with a value of 3.9 years and a population of 113.
How many cities are ranked for youngest cities in Pennsylvania?
There are 50 cities ranked for youngest cities in Pennsylvania. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Pennsylvania compare to other states for youngest cities?
You can compare Pennsylvania's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national youngest cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.