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Central Lawrenceville

Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 4,654 residents · 0.96 sq mi
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The short version

Central Lawrenceville is home to 4,654 people in Pittsburgh. This is an unusually credentialed place: 67% of adults have a four-year degree. Owners hold 45% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 51% more than in Pittsburgh as a whole. There are 4,828 people per square mile. 4% of residents were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Central Lawrenceville; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $99,098, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context

Central Lawrenceville compared with Pittsburgh

MeasureCentral LawrencevillePittsburghDifference
Median household income$99,098$65,74251% higher
Median home value$413,181$205,800101% higher
Homes that are rented54.8%52.3%+2.4 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher66.9%49.1%+17.8 pts
Poverty rate10.8%20.1%−9.3 pts
Foreign-born residents4.0%9.5%−5.4 pts
Median age35.433.61.8 years older
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,654
Population density
4,828 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.96 sq mi
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,098
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$76,135
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$413,181
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,454
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.2%
54.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.71 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(3,845)
Black5.5%(256)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(225)
Asian2.5%(116)
Other4.6%(212)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(3,845)
Black5.5%(256)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(225)
Asian2.5%(116)
Other4.6%(212)
Diversity Score
39
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
Female
48.0%
Foreign born
4.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 4,654 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $99,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $413,181, and the typical rent is about $1,454 a month.

How educated are people in Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 66.9% of adults age 25 and over in Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 10.8% of people in Central Lawrenceville, 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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