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Aliquippa

Pennsylvania · 9,238 residents · 4.194 sq mi
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Aliquippa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,451. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 2,496 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,700. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,238
−21%since 2000
from 11,734 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,203 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 2,798 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+5%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K13K14K1990201020202024Aliquippa
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,451
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,113 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,749
+66%since 2000
from $13,718 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
46.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62%(7,274)
Black35.4%(4,151)
Hispanic / Latino1%(117)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.4%(6,971)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(4,597)
Black39.7%(3,669)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(381)
Asian0.4%(40)
Other5.2%(480)
Diversity Score73%(6,742)
Diversity Score
73
+23%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+79%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania?

Aliquippa, Pennsylvania has about 9,238 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania earns about $36,451 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aliquippa, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $77,700, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania?

About 25.6% of people in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aliquippa, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,136 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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