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Southside Flats

Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 7,335 residents · 0.913 sq mi
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Southside Flats has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,101. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $258,641. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 60% 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 2 census tracts that make up Southside Flats; 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 27.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,335
Population density
8,034 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
27.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,101
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$70,065
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,641
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,596
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.4%
66.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(5,987)
Black12%(882)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(120)
Asian2.6%(194)
Other2.1%(152)
Diversity Score39.7%(2,915)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(5,987)
Black12%(882)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(120)
Asian2.6%(194)
Other2.1%(152)
Diversity Score39.7%(2,915)
Diversity Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
Female
54.4%
Foreign born
10.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southside Flats, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Southside Flats, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 7,335 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southside Flats, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Southside Flats, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $70,101 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southside Flats, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Southside Flats, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $258,641, and the typical rent is about $1,596 a month.

How educated are people in Southside Flats, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 60.3% of adults age 25 and over in Southside Flats, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southside Flats, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 19.2% of people in Southside Flats, 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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