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Southside Slopes

Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 4,085 residents · 0.72 sq mi
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Southside Slopes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,235. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $194,213. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(3,348)
Black7.7%(316)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(262)
Asian0.9%(38)
Other3%(121)
Diversity Score39.7%(1,620)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(3,348)
Black7.7%(316)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(262)
Asian0.9%(38)
Other3%(121)
Diversity Score39.7%(1,620)
Diversity Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Foreign born
7.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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