With 4,085 people, Southside Slopes is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Owners hold 48% of the housing stock. There are 5,674 people per square mile. The typical home is worth $194,213. This skews young, with a median age of 35.8. 7% of people here were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Southside Slopes; 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 35.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,085
Population density
5,674 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.72 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,235
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$42,743
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
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
$194,213
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,354
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.1%
51.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.89 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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-Hispanic82%(3,348)
Black7.7%(316)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(262)
Asian0.9%(38)
Other3%(121)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(3,348)
Black7.7%(316)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(262)
Asian0.9%(38)
Other3%(121)
Diversity Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 4,085 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $57,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $194,213, and the typical rent is about $1,354 a month.
How educated are people in Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
About 40.7% of adults age 25 and over in Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
About 17.2% of people in Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
