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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania · 2,160 residents · 0.388 sq mi
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East Pittsburgh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,150. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,400. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,160
+7%vs 2000
vs 2,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,567 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 5,198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.3
+1%vs 2000
vs 36.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024East Pittsburgh
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,150
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,286 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,466
−29%vs 2000
vs $13,391 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$274
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $371 in 2000
US average: $450
46.5%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.9% in 2000
53.5% rent
1.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(1,528)
Black20.8%(420)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.3%(873)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,999)
Black7%(152)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(9)
Diversity Score17.8%(385)
18
−59%vs 2000
vs 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.1%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 2,160 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $16,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?

In East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $30,400, and the typical rent is about $274 a month.

How educated are people in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 21.8% of people in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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