Squirrel Hill South, East Pittsburgh, PA Demographics

Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work

What is the population of Squirrel Hill South?

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There are 15,425 residents in Squirrel Hill South, with a median age of 40. Of this, 47.98% are males and 52.02% are females. US-born citizens make up 78.76% of the resident pool in Squirrel Hill South, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.55%. Additionally, 9.69% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 12,999 people in Squirrel Hill South currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 15,425 1.7%
Male Population 7,401 0.9%
Female Population 8,024 2.4%
Male population 47.98%
Female population 52.02%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 40 0.0%
Citizen US Born 12,148 1.5%
Citizen not US Born 1,782 15.1%
Not Citizen 1,495 -9.8%
Citizen US Born 78.76%
Citizen not US Born 11.55%
Not Citizen 9.69%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 281 -24.9%
Moved from Same County 1,153 -6.9%
Moved from Same State 219 92.1%
Moved from Different State 661 8.9%
Same House as Last Year 12,999 2.4%
Moved from Abroad 1.84%
Moved from Same County 7.53%
Moved from Same State 1.43%
Moved from Different State 4.32%
Same House as Last Year 84.89%

What are the employment statistics in Squirrel Hill South?

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White-collar workers make up 93.9% of the working population in Squirrel Hill South, while blue-collar employees account for 6.1%. There are also 562 entrepreneurs in Squirrel Hill South (6.88% of the workforce); 3,961 workers employed in private companies (48.51%); and 771 people working in governmental institutions (9.44%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 7,667 -0.7%
Blue Collar 498 5.3%
White Collar 93.9%
Blue Collar 6.1%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 562 -18.1%
Private Companies 3,961 -4.7%
Governmental Workers 771 -2.4%
Not for Profit Companies 2,872 12.1%
Self Employees 6.88%
Private Companies 48.51%
Governmental Workers 9.44%
Not for Profit Companies 35.17%

How many households are there in Squirrel Hill South?

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There are a total of 6,774 households in Squirrel Hill South, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 48.23% of these Squirrel Hill South households, while non-family units account for the remaining 51.77%. Additionally, 21.21% of households have children and 78.79% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Households 6,774 0.5%
Average People Per Household 2 1.4%
Family Households 3,267 -1.8%
Non-family Households 3,507 2.8%
Family Households 48.23%
Non-family Households 51.77%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 1,437 2.1%
Households without Children 5,337 0.1%
Households with Children 21.21%
Households without Children 78.79%

What are the median and average incomes in Squirrel Hill South?

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The average annual household income in Squirrel Hill South is $122,616, while the median household income sits at $67,636 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $79,804, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $100,530. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $46,674 and $47,760, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $122,616 10.7%
Median Household Income $67,636 6.5%
People below Poverty Level 2,156 5.2%
People above Poverty Level 12,890 1.1%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Squirrel Hill South?

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There are 7,343 housing units in Squirrel Hill South, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1938. Of the 6,774 occupied housing units in Squirrel Hill South, 52.89% are owner-occupied, while 47.11% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.17% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $293,850. In general, housing costs reach $1,132 per month in Squirrel Hill South.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 7,343 0.3%
Median Year Built 1938 N/A
Built in 1939 or Earlier 3,855 0.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 526 -0.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 750 -1.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 668 12.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 492 -3.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 283 -16.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 221 -7.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 285 25.0%
Built between 2010 and 2019 263 -8.7%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 6,774 0.5%
Owner Occupied 3,583 0.4%
Renter Occupied 3,191 0.7%
Owner Occupied 52.89%
Renter Occupied 47.11%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 2,120 2.0%
Without Mortgage 1,463 -1.8%
Median Value with Mortgage $293,850 14.0%
Median Value without Mortgage $230,400 18.0%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,132 5.8%
With Mortgage 59.17%
Without Mortgage 40.83%

What is the level of education in Squirrel Hill South?

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Approximately 15.12% of the population in Squirrel Hill South holds a high school degree (that's 1,879 residents), while 12.12% have attained a college certificate (1,507 locals) and 28.76% have a bachelor's degree (3,575 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 162 -21.7%
Some High School 1,879 -1.5%
Some College 1,507 3.5%
Associate Degree 617 0.5%
Bachelor's Degree 3,575 -3.1%
Graduate Degree 4,689 3.8%
No High School 1.3%
Some High School 15.12%
Some College 12.12%
Associate Degree 4.96%
Bachelor's Degree 28.76%
Graduate Degree 37.73%

What is the marital status of Squirrel Hill South residents?

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A total of 5,114 people in Squirrel Hill South have never been married (which represents 38.43% of the total population), while 6,185 of them are wedded (46.48%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 249 (1.87%) and 1,018 (7.65%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 5,114 6.7%
Married 6,185 -2.2%
Separated 249 4.6%
Widowed 740 1.9%
Divorced 1,018 -0.7%
Never Married 38.43%
Married 46.48%
Separated 1.87%
Widowed 5.56%
Divorced 7.65%

What are the most common means of transportation in Squirrel Hill South?

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The top three means of transportation people in Squirrel Hill South use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 4,327 residents commute by car, 1,133 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 506 by walking.
Y-o-Y Change
Car 4,327 -4.5%
Bus or TrolleyBus 1,133 -7.2%
Bicycle 103 -33.1%
Motorcycle 2 100.0%
TaxiCab 7 250.0%
Walk 506 9.1%

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.

Zip codes included in this demographic data: 15207 15217

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