Pittsburgh, PA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Pittsburgh?
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There are 303,207 residents in Pittsburgh, with a median age of 33.7. Of this, 48.93% are males and 51.07% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.91% of the resident pool in Pittsburgh, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.42%. Additionally, 5.67% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 236,848 people in Pittsburgh currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 236,848 people in Pittsburgh currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 303,207 | 0.6% |
| Male Population | 148,368 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 154,839 | 0.8% |
Male population 48.93%
Female population 51.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.7 | 0.9% |
| Citizen US Born | 272,604 | 0.6% |
| Citizen not US Born | 13,406 | 3.6% |
| Not Citizen | 17,197 | -1.2% |
Citizen US Born 89.91%
Citizen not US Born 4.42%
Not Citizen 5.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,667 | -6.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 35,616 | -3.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 10,098 | -5.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 13,981 | 3.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 236,848 | 1.5% |
Moved from Abroad 1.22%
Moved from Same County 11.86%
Moved from Same State 3.36%
Moved from Different State 4.66%
Same House as Last Year 78.89%
What are the employment statistics in Pittsburgh?
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White-collar workers make up 87.97% of the working population in Pittsburgh, while blue-collar employees account for 12.03%. There are also 9,443 entrepreneurs in Pittsburgh (5.92% of the workforce); 100,189 workers employed in private companies (62.86%); and 16,070 people working in governmental institutions (10.08%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 140,215 | 0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 19,171 | 2.7% |
White Collar 87.97%
Blue Collar 12.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 9,443 | -6.7% |
| Private Companies | 100,189 | 0.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 16,070 | 4.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 33,684 | -0.1% |
Self Employees 5.92%
Private Companies 62.86%
Governmental Workers 10.08%
Not for Profit Companies 21.13%
How many households are there in Pittsburgh?
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There are a total of 137,747 households in Pittsburgh, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 42.15% of these Pittsburgh households, while non-family units account for the remaining 57.85%. Additionally, 17.83% of households have children and 82.17% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 137,747 | -2.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 3.0% |
| Family Households | 58,057 | -0.6% |
| Non-family Households | 79,690 | -2.9% |
Family Households 42.15%
Non-family Households 57.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 24,563 | -0.0% |
| Households without Children | 113,184 | -2.4% |
Households with Children 17.83%
Households without Children 82.17%
What are the median and average incomes in Pittsburgh?
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The average annual household income in Pittsburgh is $80,248, while the median household income sits at $54,306 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $66,404, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $61,020. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $24,201 and $37,237, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $80,248 | 8.6% |
| Median Household Income | $54,306 | 7.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 54,777 | 0.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 224,201 | 0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Pittsburgh?
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There are 157,483 housing units in Pittsburgh, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1941. Of the 137,747 occupied housing units in Pittsburgh, 47.35% are owner-occupied, while 52.65% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.11% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $164,200. In general, housing costs reach $979 per month in Pittsburgh.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.11% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $164,200. In general, housing costs reach $979 per month in Pittsburgh.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 157,483 | -1.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1941 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 76,830 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 13,024 | -6.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 20,729 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13,108 | -7.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10,334 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6,901 | -6.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,643 | -2.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,660 | 3.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 6,160 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 94 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 137,747 | -2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 65,227 | -0.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 72,520 | -3.1% |
Owner Occupied 47.35%
Renter Occupied 52.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 36,599 | -1.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 28,628 | 0.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $164,200 | 7.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $119,200 | 7.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $979 | 4.8% |
With Mortgage 56.11%
Without Mortgage 43.89%
What is the level of education in Pittsburgh?
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Approximately 29.98% of the population in Pittsburgh holds a high school degree (that's 77,508 residents), while 19.86% have attained a college certificate (48,290 locals) and 22.94% have a bachelor's degree (59,314 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,213 | -4.3% |
| Some High School | 77,508 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 48,290 | 1.6% |
| Associate Degree | 18,601 | 4.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 59,314 | -1.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 47,544 | 1.8% |
No High School 1.63%
Some High School 29.98%
Some College 19.86%
Associate Degree 7.19%
Bachelor's Degree 22.94%
Graduate Degree 18.39%
What is the marital status of Pittsburgh residents?
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A total of 141,150 people in Pittsburgh have never been married (which represents 53.1% of the total population), while 85,799 of them are wedded (32.28%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 4,970 (1.87%) and 24,481 (9.21%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 141,150 | 1.6% |
| Married | 85,799 | -0.2% |
| Separated | 4,970 | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 14,379 | -4.1% |
| Divorced | 24,481 | 0.8% |
Never Married 53.1%
Married 32.28%
Separated 1.87%
Widowed 5.41%
Divorced 9.21%
What are the most common means of transportation in Pittsburgh?
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The top three means of transportation people in Pittsburgh use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 90,784 residents commute by car, 22,375 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 15,005 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 90,784 | -3.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 22,375 | -10.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 48 | N/A |
| Railroad | 471 | 7.8% |
| Bicycle | 1,920 | -23.3% |
| Motorcycle | 365 | 12.7% |
| TaxiCab | 408 | 41.7% |
| Walk | 15,005 | -5.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Pittsburgh by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 15104 | 8,098 | 3,744 | $32,924.00 | $59,374.00 |
| 15120 | 18,332 | 8,449 | $46,139.00 | $64,950.00 |
| 15201 | 13,057 | 6,640 | $74,983.00 | $97,416.00 |
| 15203 | 10,207 | 5,644 | $56,435.00 | $82,880.00 |
| 15204 | 8,124 | 3,564 | $47,395.00 | $57,759.00 |
| 15205 | 23,410 | 10,827 | $66,594.00 | $85,830.00 |
| 15206 | 29,435 | 14,753 | $54,803.00 | $85,817.00 |
| 15207 | 9,963 | 4,729 | $47,709.00 | $60,496.00 |
| 15208 | 9,153 | 4,126 | $48,833.00 | $99,643.00 |
| 15210 | 26,964 | 11,188 | $41,065.00 | $56,134.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 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.
