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Cheswick

Pennsylvania · 1,672 residents · 0.463 sq mi
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Cheswick has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,738. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,000. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% 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
1,672
−12%since 2000
from 1,899 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,611 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 4,102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.9
+10%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cheswick
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,738
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,146
+83%since 2000
from $22,982 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
16.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,880)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,554)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(26)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other1.6%(26)
Diversity Score9.4%(157)
Diversity Score
9
+298%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.6%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheswick, Pennsylvania?

Cheswick, Pennsylvania has about 1,672 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheswick, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Cheswick, Pennsylvania earns about $67,738 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheswick, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Cheswick, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $128,000, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Cheswick, Pennsylvania?

About 45.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cheswick, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheswick, Pennsylvania?

About 7.1% of people in Cheswick, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheswick, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheswick, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 299 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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