Allegheny County, PA Demographics
What is the population of Allegheny County?
There are 1,335,603 residents in Allegheny County, with a median age of 43. Of this, 48.82% are males and 51.18% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.3% of the resident pool in Allegheny County, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.72%. Additionally, 2.98% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,155,023 people in Allegheny County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,335,603 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 652,073 | 0.2% |
| Female Population | 683,530 | -0.3% |
Male Population 48.82%
Female Population 51.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 1,246,102 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 49,661 | -0.1% |
| Not Citizen | 39,840 | 0.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 93.3%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.72%
Not Citizen 2.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 7,080 | -2.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 105,183 | -3.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 25,114 | -2.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 29,264 | -1.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,155,023 | 0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.54%
Moved from Same County 7.96%
Moved from Same State 1.9%
Moved from Different State 2.21%
Same House as Last Year 87.39%
What are the employment statistics in Allegheny County?
White-collar workers make up 84.79% of the working population in Allegheny County, while blue-collar employees account for 15.21%. There are also 47,338 entrepreneurs in Allegheny County (6.91% of the workforce); 456,801 workers employed in private companies (66.71%); and 68,489 people working in governmental institutions (10%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 580,568 | -0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 104,153 | -0.7% |
White Collar 84.79%
Blue Collar 15.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 47,338 | -2.0% |
| Private Companies | 456,801 | -0.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 68,489 | 3.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 112,093 | 1.6% |
Self Employees 6.91%
Private Companies 66.71%
Governmental Workers 10%
Not for Profit Companies 16.37%
How many households are there in Allegheny County?
There are a total of 587,732 households in Allegheny County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 55.73% of these Allegheny County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.27%. Additionally, 23.21% of households have children and 76.79% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 587,732 | 0.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 327,529 | -0.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 260,203 | 1.1% |
Family Households 55.73%
Non-Family Households 44.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 136,426 | -2.1% |
| Households without Children | 451,306 | 0.8% |
Households with Children 23.21%
Households without Children 76.79%
What are the median and average incomes in Allegheny County?
The average annual household income in Allegheny County is $96,545, while the median household income sits at $70,216 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $82,727, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $81,607. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,181 and $47,110, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $96,545 | 9.3% |
| Median Household Income | $70,216 | 10.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | -0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,151,852 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Allegheny County?
There are 649,092 housing units in Allegheny County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1954. Of the 587,732 occupied housing units in Allegheny County, 65.82% are owner-occupied, while 34.18% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.27% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $187,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,029 per month in Allegheny County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 649,092 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1954 | -0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 180,832 | -0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 58,921 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 115,890 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 76,812 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 69,225 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 45,561 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 39,048 | -2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 33,695 | 3.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 27,717 | 11.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,391 | 225.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 587,732 | 0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 386,850 | 0.3% |
| Renter Occupied | $200,882 | -0.2% |
Owner Occupied 65.82%
Renter Occupied 34.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 225,403 | -0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 161,447 | 1.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $187,700 | 18.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $149,050 | 13.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,029 | 10.2% |
With Mortgage 58.27%
Without Mortgage 41.73%
What is the level of education in Allegheny County?
Approximately 29.2% of the population in Allegheny County holds a high school degree (that's 334,738 residents), while 21.88% have attained a college certificate (250,821 locals) and 23.19% have a bachelor's degree (265,753 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 15,101 | -4.2% |
| Some High School | 334,738 | 0.0% |
| Some College | 250,821 | -0.8% |
| Associate Degree | 103,293 | 0.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 265,753 | 1.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 176,515 | 1.0% |
No High School 1.32%
Some High School 29.2%
Some College 21.88%
Associate Degree 9.01%
Bachelor's Degree 23.19%
Graduate Degree 15.4%
What is the marital status of Allegheny County residents?
A total of 411,012 people in Allegheny County have never been married (which represents 35.84% of the total population), while 533,097 of them are wedded (46.48%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 17,847 (1.56%) and 109,282 (9.53%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 411,012 | 2.1% |
| Married | 533,097 | -0.9% |
| Separated | 17,847 | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 75,584 | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 109,282 | 109,282.0% |
Never Married 35.84%
Married 46.48%
Separated 1.56%
Widowed 6.59%
Divorced 9.53%
What are the most common means of transportation in Allegheny County?
The top three means of transportation people in Allegheny County use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 490,086 residents commute by car, 39,184 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 24,246 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 490,086 | -3.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 39,184 | -11.2% |
| Railroad | 102 | -96.3% |
| Ferryboat | 76 | 145.2% |
| Bicycle | 2,367 | -5.2% |
| Motorcycle | 605 | -16.1% |
| TaxiCab | 828 | 18.8% |
| Walk | 24,246 | 2.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Allegheny County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15003 | 11,406 | 5,107 | $54,675.00 | $67,628.00 |
| 15005 | 9,480 | 3,999 | $74,273.00 | $114,811.00 |
| 15006 | 273 | 69 | $130,396.00 | $116,928.00 |
| 15007 | 482 | 126 | $0.00 | $76,284.00 |
| 15014 | 3,130 | 1,467 | $51,622.00 | $57,378.00 |
| 15015 | 1,372 | 528 | $166,136.00 | $179,861.00 |
| 15017 | 17,408 | 7,657 | $82,020.00 | $113,718.00 |
| 15018 | 893 | 347 | $29,962.00 | $60,357.00 |
| 15020 | 567 | 244 | $71,250.00 | $87,175.00 |
| 15024 | 9,107 | 3,664 | $82,877.00 | $99,391.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.