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Sewickley Heights

Pennsylvania · 857 residents · 7.324 sq mi
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Sewickley Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $197,500. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $983,300. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 210% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
857
−13%since 2000
from 981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
117 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
−2%since 2000
from 50.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6617498379251K1990201020202024Sewickley Heights
2024690
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$197,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,672 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$138,567
+74%since 2000
from $79,541 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$983,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $660,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,333
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
10.5% rent
Afford Score
5.0
−13%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(953)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(759)
Black1.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(13)
Asian4.2%(36)
Other1.7%(14)
Diversity Score20.8%(178)
Diversity Score
21
+354%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−98.2 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania?

Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania has about 857 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $197,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $983,300, and the typical rent is about $1,333 a month.

How educated are people in Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 72.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 3.2% of people in Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 127 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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