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Bluff

Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 6,609 residents · 0.331 sq mi
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The short version

Bluff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,035. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $173,300. At a median age of 23.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Bluff; 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 23.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,609
Population density
19,967 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
23.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,035
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$11,528
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,042
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.6%
64.4% rent
Vacancy rate
30.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic64%(4,233)
Black23.6%(1,557)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(373)
Asian2.7%(181)
Other4%(265)
Diversity Score66.1%(4,368)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64%(4,233)
Black23.6%(1,557)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(373)
Asian2.7%(181)
Other4%(265)
Diversity Score66.1%(4,368)
Diversity Score
66
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
48.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Foreign born
5.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluff, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Bluff, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 6,609 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bluff, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bluff, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $61,035 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bluff, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bluff, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $173,300, and the typical rent is about $2,042 a month.

How educated are people in Bluff, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 39.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bluff, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bluff, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 28.1% of people in Bluff, Pittsburgh, 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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