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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Braddock

Pennsylvania · 2,912 residents · 0.563 sq mi
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Braddock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,473. Population has fallen 38% since 1990, a loss of 1,770 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $20,400. The poverty rate of 35.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,912
−38%since 1990
from 4,682 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,172 / sq mi
−38%since 1990
from 8,316 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
−4%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Braddock
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,473
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,340 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,135
+56%since 1990
from $8,411 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.0%
+14.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$20,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$413
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
50.2%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 47.3% in 1990
49.8% rent
1.1
+6%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(2,479)
Black46.6%(2,181)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(22)
Diversity Score62.8%(2,942)
2000
White, non-Hispanic29.9%(872)
Black65.6%(1,910)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(44)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score56.3%(1,638)
56
−10%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.9%
+15.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−25%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braddock, Pennsylvania?

Braddock, Pennsylvania has about 2,912 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Braddock, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Braddock, Pennsylvania earns about $18,473 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 $20,400, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Braddock, Pennsylvania?

About 8.8% 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 35.0% 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 1,770 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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