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Braddock

Pennsylvania · 1,721 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 $23,050. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 1,191 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $32,800. The poverty rate of 34.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
1,721
−41%since 2000
from 2,912 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,057 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 5,172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+6%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Braddock
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,050
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,473 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,975
+6%since 2000
from $13,135 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
62.7% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(317)
Black70.8%(1,219)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(42)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other9.2%(159)
Diversity Score58.7%(1,010)
Diversity Score
59
+4%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.7%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
32.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.8%
−60.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braddock, Pennsylvania?

Braddock, Pennsylvania has about 1,721 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Braddock, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Braddock, Pennsylvania earns about $23,050 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 $32,800, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Braddock, Pennsylvania?

About 10.7% 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 34.9% 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 2,961 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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

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