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Glassport

Pennsylvania · 4,475 residents · 1.582 sq mi
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Glassport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,716. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,700. Households here earn about 28% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
4,475
−10%since 2000
from 4,993 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,829 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 3,156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
−4%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Glassport
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,716
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,616 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,636
+64%since 2000
from $15,035 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+7%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,880)
Black0.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(41)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(194)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(3,647)
Black8.9%(398)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(128)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other2.1%(92)
Diversity Score33%(1,478)
Diversity Score
33
+749%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+71%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glassport, Pennsylvania?

Glassport, Pennsylvania has about 4,475 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glassport, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Glassport, Pennsylvania earns about $45,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glassport, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Glassport, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $71,700, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Glassport, Pennsylvania?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Glassport, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glassport, Pennsylvania?

About 16.4% of people in Glassport, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glassport, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Glassport, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,107 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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