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Braddock Hills

Pennsylvania · 1,650 residents (2025 est.) · 0.948 sq mi
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Braddock Hills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,981. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 369 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,800. Households here earn about 49% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,629
−18%since 2000
from 1,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,718 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 2,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
−5%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,650 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Braddock Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,981
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,382 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,633
+71%since 2000
from $18,545 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−15%since 2010
from 0.504 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$477
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
47.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+52%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(1,582)
Black17.9%(358)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.4%(787)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(959)
Black32.7%(533)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian1.5%(25)
Other6.3%(102)
Diversity Score67.8%(1,104)
Diversity Score
68
+72%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
26.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 25.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania?

Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania has about 1,629 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania earns about $39,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $129,800, and the typical rent is about $477 a month.

How educated are people in Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 14.2% of people in Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 389 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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