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Braddock

Pennsylvania · 1,647 residents (2025 est.) · 0.563 sq mi
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Braddock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,813. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 873 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $50,000. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,039
−30%since 2000
from 2,912 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,622 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 5,172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.5
−13%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,647 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Braddock
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,813
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,473 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,500
+18%since 2000
from $13,135 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
−6%since 2010
from 0.495 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
65.1% rent
Vacancy rate
30.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+20%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.9%(872)
Black65.6%(1,910)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(44)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.3%(1,638)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(156)
Black72.2%(1,473)
Hispanic / Latino2%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.1%(369)
Diversity Score54.9%(1,119)
Diversity Score
55
−2%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
28.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
33.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.3%
−69.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.4%
+27.5 ptssince 2017
from 51.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braddock, Pennsylvania?

Braddock, Pennsylvania has about 2,039 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Braddock, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Braddock, Pennsylvania earns about $37,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Braddock, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Braddock, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Braddock, Pennsylvania?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Braddock, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Braddock, Pennsylvania?

About 27.5% of people in Braddock, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Braddock, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Braddock, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,643 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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