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Duquesne

Pennsylvania · 5,254 residents · 1.816 sq mi
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Duquesne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,264. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 2,078 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $45,200. The poverty rate of 35.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,254
−28%since 2000
from 7,332 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,893 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 4,037 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+4%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Duquesne
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,264
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,766 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,647
+55%since 2000
from $12,067 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
63.6% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−25%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(3,571)
Black47.5%(3,486)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(53)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(4,662)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33%(1,733)
Black56.1%(2,947)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(177)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other13%(685)
Diversity Score75.5%(3,968)
Diversity Score
76
+19%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
31.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duquesne, Pennsylvania?

Duquesne, Pennsylvania has about 5,254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duquesne, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Duquesne, Pennsylvania earns about $35,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duquesne, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Duquesne, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $45,200, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Duquesne, Pennsylvania?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Duquesne, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duquesne, Pennsylvania?

About 35.6% of people in Duquesne, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duquesne, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Duquesne, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,271 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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