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North Braddock

Pennsylvania · 4,857 residents · 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 $25,217. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 1,553 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,100. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,857
−24%since 2000
from 6,410 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,255 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 4,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+8%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024North Braddock
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,217
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,335 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,803
+19%since 2000
from $14,076 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.9%
−34.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
28.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+34%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(2,461)
Black44.5%(2,162)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(62)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other3.1%(148)
Diversity Score67.7%(3,288)
Diversity Score
68
+13%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
25.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Braddock, Pennsylvania?

North Braddock, Pennsylvania has about 4,857 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Braddock, Pennsylvania earns about $25,217 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 $45,100, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in North Braddock, Pennsylvania?

About 5.9% 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 23.8% 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 2,179 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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