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Wilkinsburg

Pennsylvania · 14,349 residents · 2.253 sq mi
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Wilkinsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,649. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 4,847 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,000. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
14,349
−25%since 2000
from 19,196 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,369 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 8,520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K18K20K22K1990201020202024Wilkinsburg
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,649
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,621 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,524
+87%since 2000
from $16,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
66.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29%(5,558)
Black66.1%(12,684)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(216)
Asian0.8%(155)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(10,708)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(4,517)
Black58.2%(8,357)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(416)
Asian1.7%(243)
Other6.1%(873)
Diversity Score70%(10,051)
Diversity Score
70
+26%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
49.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
28.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania?

Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania has about 14,349 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $37,649 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $93,000, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 38.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 26.2% of people in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,731 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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