Pennsylvania has the second largest legislature (253 members) after New Hampshire (424) according the the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Pennsylvania has the 4th most colleges and universities of any state in the country (187), the 13th most public institutions of higher education (39), and the 3rd most independent, non-profit colleges and universities (113) according the National Center for Education Statistics (2020-21).

Pennsylvania ranks 9th in population density with 289.77 people per square mile. The nation’s population density is 93.97 people per square mile (Statista 2021).

Pennsylvania ranks 33rd in total area at 46,054 square miles. It is 32nd in total land area (44,743 sq. miles), and 27th in total water area (1,312 sq. miles). Data from U.S. Census.

Pennsylvania gets a “D” for the strength of it’s anti-SLAPP laws from the Public Participation Network. The Institute for Free Speech gives PA the grade of “D-” on it’s anti-SLAPP laws.

Pennsylvania is ranked as the 13th most fun state in the US by Best Colleges.

Pennsylvania is tied for 25th among states for the most same-sex households. Nationally, same-sex households account for 0.9% of all households, with Pennsylvania at 0.8%. Data from 2021 American Community Survey.

Pennsylvania ranks 7th in the United States for sales of horses, ponies, mules, donkeys, and burros according to the USDA.