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Sewickley

Pennsylvania · 3,729 residents (2025 est.) · 0.999 sq mi
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Sewickley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,053. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $464,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 30% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,823
−2%since 2000
from 3,902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,827 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
−8%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,729 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Sewickley
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,053
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,598 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,366
+117%since 2000
from $30,571 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
−3%since 2010
from 0.539 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,300
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+50%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(3,410)
Black9.6%(375)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(42)
Asian0.8%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.2%(1,024)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(3,266)
Black2.5%(97)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(105)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(355)
Diversity Score32.5%(1,243)
Diversity Score
33
+24%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.6%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 80.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 92.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sewickley, Pennsylvania?

Sewickley, Pennsylvania has about 3,823 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sewickley, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sewickley, Pennsylvania earns about $101,053 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sewickley, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sewickley, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $464,300, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in Sewickley, Pennsylvania?

About 64.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sewickley, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sewickley, Pennsylvania?

About 8.1% of people in Sewickley, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sewickley, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Sewickley, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 311 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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