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Ambridge

Pennsylvania · 7,050 residents · 1.487 sq mi
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Ambridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,266. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,400. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,050
−9%since 2000
from 7,769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,741 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 5,225 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
−1%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Ambridge
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,266
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,263 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,685
+17%since 2000
from $15,089 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.7%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
53.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(6,579)
Black11.2%(868)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(142)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.2%(2,348)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(5,344)
Black16.8%(1,185)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(173)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other2.9%(207)
Diversity Score47%(3,313)
Diversity Score
47
+55%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
27.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ambridge, Pennsylvania?

Ambridge, Pennsylvania has about 7,050 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ambridge, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ambridge, Pennsylvania earns about $30,266 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ambridge, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Ambridge, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $70,400, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Ambridge, Pennsylvania?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ambridge, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ambridge, Pennsylvania?

About 25.0% of people in Ambridge, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ambridge, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ambridge, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,083 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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