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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Mifflin

Pennsylvania · 23,644 residents · 14.218 sq mi
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West Mifflin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,867. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,200. With a median age of 39.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

23,644
+5%vs 2000
vs 22,464 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,663 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 1,580 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.3
−7%vs 2000
vs 42.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$26,867
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,130 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,676
−30%vs 2000
vs $18,140 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$276
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $359 in 2000
US average: $450
80.9%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.6% in 2000
19.1% rent
1.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(20,058)
Black8.8%(1,986)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(127)
Asian0.2%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.2%(4,988)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(21,791)
Black7.4%(1,740)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(54)
Asian0.2%(57)
Other0.2%(56)
Diversity Score18.6%(4,405)
19
−16%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.7%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania?

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania has about 23,644 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania earns about $26,867 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Mifflin, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $49,200, and the typical rent is about $276 a month.

How educated are people in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania?

About 10.0% of people in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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