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Ambridge

Pennsylvania · 6,972 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 $42,236. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $75,700. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
6,972
−10%since 2000
from 7,769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,689 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 5,225 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
−9%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Ambridge
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,236
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,263 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,397
+68%since 2000
from $15,089 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
55.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(4,656)
Black18.8%(1,308)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(312)
Asian0.9%(66)
Other4.2%(291)
Diversity Score58%(4,045)
Diversity Score
58
+92%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ambridge, Pennsylvania?

Ambridge, Pennsylvania has about 6,972 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ambridge, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ambridge, Pennsylvania earns about $42,236 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 $75,700, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Ambridge, Pennsylvania?

About 23.7% 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 13.8% 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 1,161 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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