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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Pittsburgh Metro

Pittsburgh, PA · 8 counties · 2,457,000 residents · 5,640.323 sq mi
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The short version

Pittsburgh has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,686. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,314.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,457,000
−3%since 2000
from 2,525,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
436 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+8%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.4M2.4M2.5M2.5M2.6M1990201020202024Pittsburgh
20242.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,686
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,242 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,937
+79%since 2000
from $20,631 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,314
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,357 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,261,050)
Black7.6%(193,211)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(17,937)
Asian1%(26,318)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.9%(552,219)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(2,023,681)
Black8.2%(200,330)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(54,575)
Asian2.8%(68,275)
Other2.8%(67,878)
Diversity Score36.1%(886,617)
Segregation Score47.3%(1,162,276)
Diversity Score
36
+65%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.2%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

PittsburghCENTRAL307,632
What's inside

8 component counties

Allegheny CountyCENTRAL1,225,035Westmoreland CountyCENTRAL349,324Washington CountyCENTRAL210,802Butler CountyCENTRAL200,169Beaver CountyCENTRAL166,032Fayette County123,021Lawrence County83,911Armstrong County63,698
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Pop 2,407,226
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Pop 2,312,858
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsburgh, PA?

Pittsburgh, PA has about 2,457,000 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pittsburgh, PA?

The typical household in Pittsburgh, PA earns about $61,686 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pittsburgh, PA expensive?

In Pittsburgh, PA, the median home is worth about $159,314, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsburgh, PA?

About 35.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pittsburgh, PA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pittsburgh, PA?

About 10.7% of people in Pittsburgh, PA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pittsburgh, PA grown since 1990?

Yes, Pittsburgh, PA has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 107,535 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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