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West Mifflin

Pennsylvania · 19,589 residents · 14.218 sq mi
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West Mifflin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,474. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $99,200. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
19,589
−13%since 2000
from 22,464 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,378 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,580 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+6%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K23K24K1990201020202024West Mifflin
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,474
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,130 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,556
+63%since 2000
from $18,140 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−4%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(15,545)
Black12.4%(2,425)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(453)
Asian0.9%(185)
Other4.2%(825)
Diversity Score42.8%(8,376)
Diversity Score
43
+93%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania?

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania has about 19,589 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania earns about $54,474 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 $99,200, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania?

About 21.4% 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 13.9% of people in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Mifflin, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,055 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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