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North Braddock

Pennsylvania · 4,107 residents (2025 est.) · 1.492 sq mi
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North Braddock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,564. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 2,191 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,100. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,219
−34%since 2000
from 6,410 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,828 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 4,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+10%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,107 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024North Braddock
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,564
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,335 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,224
+129%since 2000
from $14,076 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
+19%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+43%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(3,925)
Black34.9%(2,240)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(80)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.9%(3,842)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(1,680)
Black47.6%(2,009)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(29)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other11.4%(483)
Diversity Score75.2%(3,172)
Diversity Score
75
+25%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
39.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 64.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Braddock, Pennsylvania?

North Braddock, Pennsylvania has about 4,219 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Braddock, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in North Braddock, Pennsylvania earns about $34,564 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Braddock, Pennsylvania expensive?

In North Braddock, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $66,100, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in North Braddock, Pennsylvania?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in North Braddock, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Braddock, Pennsylvania?

About 28.8% of people in North Braddock, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Braddock, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, North Braddock, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,817 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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