Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA Demographics
What is the population of Downtown Pittsburgh?
There are 4,215 residents in Downtown Pittsburgh, with a median age of 32. Of this, 48.66% are males and 51.36% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.58% of the resident pool in Downtown Pittsburgh, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.18%. Additionally, 6.24% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 2,796 people in Downtown Pittsburgh currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 4,215 | -2.4% |
| Male Population | 2,051 | -2.9% |
| Female Population | 2,165 | -1.9% |
Male Population 48.66%
Female Population 51.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 3,819 | -2.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 134 | 20.7% |
| Not Citizen | 263 | -14.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 90.58%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.18%
Not Citizen 6.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 56 | -15.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 564 | -4.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 237 | -15.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 541 | -0.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,796 | -0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 1.34%
Moved from Same County 13.45%
Moved from Same State 5.65%
Moved from Different State 12.9%
Same House as Last Year 66.67%
What are the employment statistics in Downtown Pittsburgh?
White-collar workers make up 96.42% of the working population in Downtown Pittsburgh, while blue-collar employees account for 3.58%. There are also 190 entrepreneurs in Downtown Pittsburgh (7.72% of the workforce); 1,724 workers employed in private companies (70.08%); and 148 people working in governmental institutions (6.02%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,372 | -6.2% |
| Blue Collar | 88 | -22.8% |
White Collar 96.42%
Blue Collar 3.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 190 | -5.0% |
| Private Companies | 1,724 | -8.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 148 | 13.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 398 | -5.5% |
Self Employees 7.72%
Private Companies 70.08%
Governmental Workers 6.02%
Not for Profit Companies 16.18%
How many households are there in Downtown Pittsburgh?
There are a total of 2,178 households in Downtown Pittsburgh, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 27.78% of these Downtown Pittsburgh households, while non-family units account for the remaining 72.27%. Additionally, 9.55% of households have children and 90.45% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 2,178 | -4.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 605 | -4.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,574 | -4.4% |
Family Households 27.78%
Non-Family Households 72.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 208 | 5.6% |
| Households without Children | 1,970 | -5.3% |
Households with Children 9.55%
Households without Children 90.45%
What are the median and average incomes in Downtown Pittsburgh?
The average annual household income in Downtown Pittsburgh is $116,376, while the median household income sits at $73,428 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $77,416, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $34,880. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $56,502 and $62,078, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $116,376 | 2.9% |
| Median Household Income | $73,428 | 6.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,844 | -5.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Downtown Pittsburgh?
There are 2,794 housing units in Downtown Pittsburgh, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1961. Of the 2,178 occupied housing units in Downtown Pittsburgh, 18.69% are owner-occupied, while 81.31% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.05% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $337,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,366 per month in Downtown Pittsburgh.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,794 | 2.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1961 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,100 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 160 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 118 | -19.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 273 | -15.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 87 | -12.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 87 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 161 | -13.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 261 | -5.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 531 | 25.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 17 | 30.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,178 | -4.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 407 | -6.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,771 | -4.0% |
Owner Occupied 18.69%
Renter Occupied 81.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 220 | -9.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 187 | -1.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $337,700 | 15.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $280,300 | 6.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,366 | 9.1% |
With Mortgage 54.05%
Without Mortgage 45.95%
What is the level of education in Downtown Pittsburgh?
Approximately 22.2% of the population in Downtown Pittsburgh holds a high school degree (that's 778 residents), while 16.55% have attained a college certificate (580 locals) and 25.34% have a bachelor's degree (888 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 39 | -20.4% |
| Some High School | 778 | 0.7% |
| Some College | 580 | 0.2% |
| Associate Degree | 186 | 0.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 888 | -8.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,034 | -7.2% |
No High School 1.11%
Some High School 22.2%
Some College 16.55%
Associate Degree 5.31%
Bachelor's Degree 25.34%
Graduate Degree 29.5%
What is the marital status of Downtown Pittsburgh residents?
A total of 2,548 people in Downtown Pittsburgh have never been married (which represents 64.6% of the total population), while 949 of them are wedded (24.06%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 53 (1.34%) and 300 (7.61%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,548 | -1.6% |
| Married | 949 | -7.1% |
| Separated | 53 | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 94 | -13.8% |
| Divorced | 300 | 300.0% |
Never Married 64.6%
Married 24.06%
Separated 1.34%
Widowed 2.38%
Divorced 7.61%
What are the most common means of transportation in Downtown Pittsburgh?
The top three means of transportation people in Downtown Pittsburgh use to get to work are: walking, car and bus or trolley bus. A total of 814 residents commute by walking, 799 prefer going to work by car and 257 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 799 | -9.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 257 | -15.5% |
| Bicycle | 23 | -20.7% |
| Motorcycle | 3 | -50.0% |
| TaxiCab | 6 | 50.0% |
| Walk | 814 | -8.4% |
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.