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McKeesport

Pennsylvania · 17,727 residents · 5.049 sq mi
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McKeesport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,881. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 6,313 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $51,200. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
17,727
−26%since 2000
from 24,040 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.4
+4%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K19K22K24K27K1990201020202024McKeesport
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.1%(1,078)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(1,166)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.7%(1,190)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.7%(1,008)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(931)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.4%(2,192)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411%(1,950)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.4%(2,028)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.5%(2,576)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.9%(2,109)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.2%(930)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.2%(569)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,881
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,715 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,828
+57%since 2000
from $13,242 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
52.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in McKeesport on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(17,238)
Black24.2%(5,822)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(361)
Asian0.1%(30)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic51%(9,039)
Black38.5%(6,826)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(625)
Asian0.3%(45)
Other5.2%(917)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.8%(159)
Mexican0.4%(70)
Spaniard0.1%(28)
Cuban0.1%(21)
Chilean0.1%(18)
Costa Rican0.1%(14)
Bolivian0.1%(12)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.6%(110)
Chinese0.3%(52)
Filipino0.2%(43)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German13.5%(2,581)
Irish12.3%(2,354)
Italian9.6%(1,837)
English6.4%(1,227)
Polish5.4%(1,039)
Slovak3.3%(637)
Hungarian2.5%(485)
American2.4%(453)
Russian1.7%(321)
Croatian1.6%(314)
Dutch1.4%(260)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.1%(208)
Welsh1%(188)
French0.9%(178)
Scottish0.8%(149)
West Indian0.5%(90)
Jamaican0.5%(90)
Ukrainian0.5%(89)
Austrian0.4%(68)
Portuguese0.3%(64)
Serbian0.3%(53)
Romanian0.2%(47)
Slovene0.2%(46)
Australian0.2%(42)
Swedish0.2%(37)
Syrian0.1%(28)
Lithuanian0.1%(28)
Greek0.1%(25)
Czech0%(9)
British0%(8)
Arab0%(7)
Swiss0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
31.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married54.7%(3,528)
Married29.8%(1,923)
Widowed5.4%(348)
Divorced10.1%(653)
Women 15+
Never married44%(3,351)
Married28%(2,129)
Widowed11.4%(865)
Divorced16.7%(1,268)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McKeesport, Pennsylvania?

McKeesport, Pennsylvania has about 17,727 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McKeesport, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in McKeesport, Pennsylvania earns about $28,881 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McKeesport, Pennsylvania expensive?

In McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $51,200, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in McKeesport, Pennsylvania?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in McKeesport, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McKeesport, Pennsylvania?

About 30.3% of people in McKeesport, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has McKeesport, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, McKeesport, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8,289 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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