With 10,103 people, North Oakland is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh. 57.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The median age is 26.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. Owners hold 15% of the housing stock. Density works out to 20,328 people per square mile. That trails the Pittsburgh median by roughly 38%. 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
Land area
0.50 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
1.53 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
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-Hispanic62.1%(6,269)
Black7.8%(784)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(467)
Asian21.4%(2,167)
Other4.1%(416)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(6,269)
Black7.8%(784)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(467)
Asian21.4%(2,167)
Other4.1%(416)
Diversity Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
