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Shadyside

Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 14,218 residents · 0.919 sq mi
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The short version

Shadyside has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,982. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $525,478. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 84% 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 5 census tracts that make up Shadyside; 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 30.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,218
Population density
15,471 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,982
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$72,817
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.564
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$525,478
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,550
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.0%
71.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(9,042)
Black4.5%(644)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,001)
Asian21.8%(3,093)
Other3.1%(438)
Diversity Score67.5%(9,602)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(9,042)
Black4.5%(644)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,001)
Asian21.8%(3,093)
Other3.1%(438)
Diversity Score67.5%(9,602)
Diversity Score
68
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
48.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
27.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Shadyside, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 14,218 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $73,982 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shadyside, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shadyside, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $525,478, and the typical rent is about $1,550 a month.

How educated are people in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 83.6% of adults age 25 and over in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 17.8% of people in Shadyside, 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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