Pennsylvania (PA)

Capital: Harrisburg

Facts & Statistics

STATE STATISTICS
Population 2020	12,783,254
Population 2019	12,798,883
Population 2018	12,807,060
Population 2017	12,790,447
Population 2016	12,783,538
Below Poverty 2019	12
Below Poverty 2018	11.8
Below Poverty 2017	12.5
Below Poverty 2016	12.9
Employment – Population Ratio 2019	60.5
Employment – Population Ratio 2018	59.9
Employment – Population Ratio 2017	59.6
Employment – Population Ratio 2016	59.7
Unemployed 2020	6.7
Unemployed 2019	4
Unemployed 2018	4.3
Unemployed 2017	4.9
Unemployed 2016	5.4
Foreclosure Rate 2018	1 of 2,009

STATE FACTS
The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia in 1776.
Philadelphia is home to the Liberty Bell.
Pennsylvania is the only original colony not bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.

LEGISLATIVE DATES AND DEADLINES
Convenes	January 5, 2021
Sine Die Adjournment	December 31, 2021
Committee Action Deadlines	N/A
Crossover Deadline	None
Carryover from Previous Session	Yes (2021 – 2022)
Governor’s Signing Deadline (in session)	10 days
Governor’s Signing Deadline (after adjournment)	30 days after adjournment
Veto Override	2/3 majority
Legislation Effective Date	Provided in the bill