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Canonsburg

Pennsylvania · 9,744 residents · 2.31 sq mi
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Canonsburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,620. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
9,744
+13%since 2000
from 8,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,218 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 3,726 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
−6%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Canonsburg
202410K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,620
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,184 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,453
+69%since 2000
from $17,469 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
44.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+1%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(7,794)
Black6.5%(558)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(62)
Asian0.6%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(1,595)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(8,126)
Black6.3%(617)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(286)
Asian1.1%(109)
Other1.7%(169)
Diversity Score29%(2,825)
Diversity Score
29
+56%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania?

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania has about 9,744 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $57,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canonsburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $143,700, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 6.0% of people in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canonsburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 544 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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