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Perry South

Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 3,552 residents · 0.906 sq mi
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The short version

Perry South has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,830. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $104,807. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Pittsburgh median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Perry South; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,552
Population density
3,921 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,830
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,990
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,807
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,092
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.3%
46.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(1,188)
Black54.9%(1,950)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(61)
Asian2.2%(77)
Other7.8%(276)
Diversity Score72.5%(2,575)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(1,188)
Black54.9%(1,950)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(61)
Asian2.2%(77)
Other7.8%(276)
Diversity Score72.5%(2,575)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Foreign born
6.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Perry South

Stephens
Pop 4,172
Financial District
Pop 3,637
Carver
Pop 4,153
South End
Pop 3,870
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Stephens
Income$41,709same
Home value$96,891−8%
Population4,172+17%
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PERRY SOUTH VS
Financial District
Income$38,532−8%
Home value$1,569,785+1398%
Population3,637+2%
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PERRY SOUTH VS
Carver
Income$43,163+3%
Home value$89,845−14%
Population4,153+17%
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PERRY SOUTH VS
South End
Income$38,786−7%
Home value$114,901+10%
Population3,870+9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Perry South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 3,552 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perry South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Perry South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $41,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Perry South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $104,807, and the typical rent is about $1,092 a month.

How educated are people in Perry South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Perry South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 25.9% of people in Perry South, 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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