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Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania · 305,704 residents · 55.378 sq mi
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Pittsburgh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,019. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $85,200. Households here earn about 29% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% 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
305,704
−9%since 2000
from 334,563 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,520 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 6,041 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
−6%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
295K316K336K356K377K1990201020202024Pittsburgh
2024305K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,019
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,588 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,833
+32%since 2000
from $18,816 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
52.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+11%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(223,982)
Black27%(90,183)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4,425)
Asian2.7%(9,160)
Other0%
Diversity Score57%(190,826)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(198,186)
Black25.8%(78,847)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(6,964)
Asian4.4%(13,393)
Other2.8%(8,643)
Diversity Score63.9%(195,272)
Diversity Score
64
+12%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
53.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
19.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
25.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.6%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 305,704 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $36,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $85,200, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 21.9% of people in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64,175 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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