East Liberty is home to 6,645 people in Pittsburgh. Owners hold 21% of the housing stock. This is an unusually credentialed place: 52% of adults have a four-year degree. This skews young, with a median age of 32.7. Density works out to 11,418 people per square mile. The average commute runs 20 minutes. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up East Liberty; 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 32.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,645
Population density
11,418 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.58 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,877
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$46,150
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$287,896
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,201
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.5%
78.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.93 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
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-Hispanic41%(2,723)
Black40.6%(2,700)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(194)
Asian6.6%(440)
Other8.8%(588)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41%(2,723)
Black40.6%(2,700)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(194)
Asian6.6%(440)
Other8.8%(588)
Diversity Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
East Liberty, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 6,645 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $65,877 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East Liberty, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?
In East Liberty, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $287,896, and the typical rent is about $1,201 a month.
How educated are people in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
About 52.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
About 14.3% of people in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
