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Swissvale

Pennsylvania · 8,983 residents · 1.206 sq mi
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Swissvale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,938. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $73,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% 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
8,983
−7%since 2000
from 9,653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,449 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 8,004 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Swissvale
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,938
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,523 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,614
+33%since 2000
from $19,216 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
49.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(7,137)
Black22%(2,125)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(102)
Asian0.9%(87)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.4%(4,573)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(5,220)
Black34.6%(3,112)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(200)
Asian1.6%(148)
Other1.8%(162)
Diversity Score65.8%(5,912)
Diversity Score
66
+39%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
20.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
20.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.1%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swissvale, Pennsylvania?

Swissvale, Pennsylvania has about 8,983 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swissvale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Swissvale, Pennsylvania earns about $39,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swissvale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Swissvale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $73,500, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Swissvale, Pennsylvania?

About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in Swissvale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swissvale, Pennsylvania?

About 16.1% of people in Swissvale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swissvale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Swissvale, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,654 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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