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East Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania · 1,927 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 $31,845. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $52,000. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,927
−4%since 2000
from 2,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,966 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 5,198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
−11%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024East Pittsburgh
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,845
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,985
+49%since 2000
from $13,391 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
70.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−20%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(599)
Black57%(1,099)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(76)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other3.3%(63)
Diversity Score66.9%(1,289)
Diversity Score
67
+55%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
38.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 1,927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $31,845 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 $52,000, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 14.5% 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 21.3% of people in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 233 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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