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East Liberty

Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 6,645 residents · 0.582 sq mi
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East Liberty has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,877. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $287,896. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic41%(2,723)
Black40.6%(2,700)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(194)
Asian6.6%(440)
Other8.8%(588)
Diversity Score81.7%(5,432)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41%(2,723)
Black40.6%(2,700)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(194)
Asian6.6%(440)
Other8.8%(588)
Diversity Score81.7%(5,432)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
28.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Foreign born
11.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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