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Mount Washington

Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 8,711 residents · 1.133 sq mi
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The short version

Mount Washington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,785. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $195,884. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Mount Washington; 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 35.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,711
Population density
7,688 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,785
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,736
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,884
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,446
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.8%
59.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(7,109)
Black8.2%(713)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(452)
Asian0.9%(78)
Other4.1%(359)
Diversity Score40.4%(3,515)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(7,109)
Black8.2%(713)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(452)
Asian0.9%(78)
Other4.1%(359)
Diversity Score40.4%(3,515)
Diversity Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
4.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 8,711 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $75,785 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $195,884, and the typical rent is about $1,446 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 54.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 14.2% of people in Mount Washington, 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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