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North Oakland

Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 10,103 residents · 0.497 sq mi
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The short version

North Oakland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,971. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $270,200. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 57.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pittsburgh median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up North Oakland; 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 26.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,103
Population density
20,328 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
26.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,971
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,470
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
57.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,230
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.2%
84.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(6,269)
Black7.8%(784)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(467)
Asian21.4%(2,167)
Other4.1%(416)
Diversity Score69.9%(7,061)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(6,269)
Black7.8%(784)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(467)
Asian21.4%(2,167)
Other4.1%(416)
Diversity Score69.9%(7,061)
Diversity Score
70
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
43.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
Female
58.7%
Foreign born
12.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

North Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 10,103 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in North Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $40,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?

In North Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $270,200, and the typical rent is about $1,230 a month.

How educated are people in North Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 31.7% of adults age 25 and over in North Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 57.2% of people in North Oakland, 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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