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Allegheny West

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 14,568 residents · 1.262 sq mi
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The short version

Allegheny West has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,077. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $113,278. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Philadelphia median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Allegheny West; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,568
Population density
11,544 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,077
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,644
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,278
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,243
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.4%
52.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(895)
Black86.9%(12,655)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(525)
Asian1.6%(236)
Other1.8%(257)
Diversity Score30%(4,366)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(895)
Black86.9%(12,655)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(525)
Asian1.6%(236)
Other1.8%(257)
Diversity Score30%(4,366)
Diversity Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
28.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
Female
56.4%
Foreign born
5.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Allegheny West

Upper Baseline
Pop 14,362
Hunts Point
Pop 14,219
Spring Creek-Starrett City
Pop 16,410
Flowing Wells
Pop 17,331
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ALLEGHENY WEST VS
Upper Baseline
Income$37,165−2%
Home value$77,348−32%
Population14,362−1%
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ALLEGHENY WEST VS
Hunts Point
Income$40,816+7%
Home value$635,400+461%
Population14,219−2%
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ALLEGHENY WEST VS
Spring Creek-Starrett City
Income$39,119+3%
Home value$606,466+435%
Population16,410+13%
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ALLEGHENY WEST VS
Flowing Wells
Income$40,473+6%
Home value$61,383−46%
Population17,331+19%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allegheny West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Allegheny West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 14,568 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allegheny West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Allegheny West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $38,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allegheny West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Allegheny West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $113,278, and the typical rent is about $1,243 a month.

How educated are people in Allegheny West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Allegheny West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allegheny West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 30.9% of people in Allegheny West, Philadelphia, 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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