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Braddock

Pennsylvania · 2,159 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 $21,667. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 753 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $33,600. The poverty rate of 37.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,159
−26%since 2000
from 2,912 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,835 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 5,172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
−4%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Braddock
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,667
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,473 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,825
+5%since 2000
from $13,135 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$405
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.8%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
55.9% rent
Vacancy rate
38.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+40%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.6%(489)
Black72%(1,555)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(40)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.7%(1,051)
Diversity Score
49
−13%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
35.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
33.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
42.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.2%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
60.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braddock, Pennsylvania?

Braddock, Pennsylvania has about 2,159 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Braddock, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Braddock, Pennsylvania earns about $21,667 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 $33,600, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Braddock, Pennsylvania?

About 17.3% 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 37.4% 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 2,523 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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

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