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303,843
TOTAL POPULATION
148,973
MALE POPULATION
154,870
FEMALE POPULATION
96.19
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.96
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,146
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,816
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,187
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,665
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
169,898
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Pittsburgh Area Codes

Race in Pittsburgh

The most populous races in Pittsburgh are White / Caucasian (195,864 | 64.5%), Black / African American (70,584 | 23.2%), and Asian (17,037 | 5.6%).
Race in Pittsburgh
Race# Population% Population
Asian17,0375.6%
Black / African American70,58423.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific780.0%
Hispanic or Latino11,0743.6%
Native / Alaskan5400.2%
White / Caucasian195,86464.5%
Two or more Races16,1275.3%
Some other Race3,6131.2%
Total303,843100.0%

Ancestry in Pittsburgh

The most populous ancestries reported in Pittsburgh are German (52,919 | 17.4%), Irish (40,165 | 13.2%), Italian (35,767 | 11.8%), Polish (20,129 | 6.6%), and English (16,943 | 5.6%), together accounting for 54.6% of all Pittsburgh residents.
Ancestry in Pittsburgh
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan660.0%
African2,9611.0%
Alaska Native220.0%
Albanian840.0%
Alsatian120.0%
American7,9152.6%
Apache510.0%
Arab3,2611.1%
Argentinean3520.1%
Armenian1330.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac50.0%
Australian1910.1%
Austrian1,1380.4%
Bahamian2010.1%
Barbadian980.0%
Basque270.0%
Belgian1620.1%
Bhutanese9510.3%
Blackfeet2460.1%
Bolivian200.0%
Brazilian2790.1%
British1,5800.5%
British West Indian30.0%
Bulgarian1020.0%
Burmese2,0520.7%
Cajun100.0%
Cambodian360.0%
Canadian5350.2%
Cape Verdean540.0%
Carpatho Rusyn830.0%
Celtic310.0%
Central American1,0420.3%
Central American Indian1520.1%
Cherokee7040.2%
Chickasaw280.0%
Chilean760.0%
Chippewa230.0%
Choctaw400.0%
Colombian8070.3%
Comanche550.0%
Costa Rican930.0%
Creek670.0%
Croatian2,1070.7%
Cuban2820.1%
Cypriot140.0%
Czech1,3830.5%
Czechoslovakian6280.2%
Danish4340.1%
Delaware150.0%
Dominican3760.1%
Dutch1,7950.6%
Eastern European2,9291.0%
Ecuadorian1610.1%
Egyptian2600.1%
English16,9435.6%
Estonian70.0%
Ethiopian1530.1%
European4,0441.3%
Filipino3920.1%
Finnish1670.1%
French3,8371.3%
French American Indian170.0%
French Canadian7990.3%
German52,91917.4%
Ghanaian1560.1%
Greek1,4850.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro220.0%
Guatemalan4430.2%
Guyanese550.0%
Haitian7690.3%
Honduran1780.1%
Hopi110.0%
Houma80.0%
Hungarian3,6691.2%
Indian (Asian)6,4652.1%
Indonesian2040.1%
Iranian4660.2%
Iraqi700.0%
Irish40,16513.2%
Iroquois1060.0%
Israeli4990.2%
Italian35,76711.8%
Jamaican4840.2%
Japanese710.0%
Jordanian1830.1%
Kenyan1460.1%
Kiowa20.0%
Korean1,3880.5%
Laotian3050.1%
Latvian530.0%
Lebanese7610.3%
Lithuanian1,7260.6%
Lumbee100.0%
Luxembourger310.0%
Macedonian920.0%
Malaysian350.0%
Maltese170.0%
Mexican3,5861.2%
Mexican American Indian800.0%
Mongolian610.0%
Moroccan910.0%
Native Hawaiian440.0%
Navajo380.0%
Nicaraguan390.0%
Nigerian9730.3%
Northern European4590.2%
Norwegian1,0510.4%
Okinawan70.0%
Pakistani2840.1%
Palestinian490.0%
Panamanian770.0%
Paraguayan1890.1%
Pennsylvania German1900.1%
Peruvian3070.1%
Polish20,1296.6%
Portuguese2780.1%
Potawatomi30.0%
Puerto Rican2,1210.7%
Romanian6140.2%
Russian4,9571.6%
Salvadoran1910.1%
Samoan820.0%
Scandinavian3830.1%
Scotch-Irish2,8370.9%
Scottish4,0591.3%
Seminole900.0%
Senegalese450.0%
Serbian9270.3%
Shoshone250.0%
Sierra Leonean130.0%
Sioux370.0%
Slavic2770.1%
Slovak5,2531.7%
Slovene7910.3%
Somali2250.1%
South African530.0%
South American2,2660.7%
South American Indian560.0%
Soviet Union290.0%
Spaniard3060.1%
Spanish5550.2%
Sri Lankan9190.3%
Subsaharan African5,2811.7%
Sudanese670.0%
Swedish2,1460.7%
Swiss8400.3%
Syrian5320.2%
Taiwanese50.0%
Thai4,9661.6%
Tlingit-Haida40.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian770.0%
Turkish2480.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander230.0%
Ugandan10.0%
Ukrainian2,1870.7%
Uruguayan110.0%
Venezuelan3430.1%
Vietnamese1940.1%
Welsh2,2190.7%
West Indian1680.1%
Yakama40.0%
Yaqui80.0%
Yugoslavian1140.0%
Zimbabwean190.0%
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Immigrants in Pittsburgh

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pittsburgh came from Asia (13,130 | 4.3%), Eastern Asia (5,937 | 1.9%), Europe (5,682 | 1.9%), China (4,651 | 1.5%), and South Central Asia (4,418 | 1.5%), together accounting for 11.1% of all Pittsburgh residents.
Immigrants in Pittsburgh
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan190.0%
Africa3,1021.0%
Argentina1260.0%
Asia13,1304.3%
Australia2270.1%
Austria50.0%
Bahamas1700.1%
Bangladesh1310.0%
Belarus790.0%
Belgium320.0%
Bolivia660.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina510.0%
Brazil3890.1%
Bulgaria710.0%
Cambodia450.0%
Cameroon1150.0%
Canada9090.3%
Caribbean1,0880.4%
Central America1,6020.5%
Chile590.0%
China4,6511.5%
Colombia3480.1%
Congo460.0%
Costa Rica580.0%
Croatia470.0%
Cuba610.0%
Czechoslovakia970.0%
Denmark100.0%
Dominican Republic3110.1%
Eastern Africa1,0480.3%
Eastern Asia5,9371.9%
Eastern Europe2,5030.8%
Ecuador700.0%
Egypt1780.1%
El Salvador940.0%
England1530.1%
Eritrea1030.0%
Ethiopia1340.0%
Europe5,6821.9%
France2080.1%
Germany8890.3%
Ghana1060.0%
Greece1310.0%
Guatemala1800.1%
Guyana290.0%
Haiti2110.1%
Honduras1230.0%
Hong Kong1150.0%
Hungary1310.0%
India2,6370.9%
Indonesia2310.1%
Iran2780.1%
Iraq1160.0%
Ireland1120.0%
Israel2510.1%
Italy6860.2%
Jamaica2520.1%
Japan4630.2%
Jordan1810.1%
Kazakhstan660.0%
Kenya4190.1%
Korea8020.3%
Kuwait480.0%
Latin America4,2541.4%
Latvia150.0%
Lebanon950.0%
Liberia90.0%
Lithuania790.0%
Malaysia480.0%
Mexico1,0290.3%
Middle Africa3660.1%
Moldova130.0%
Morocco1200.0%
Nepal2980.1%
Netherlands830.0%
Nicaragua140.0%
Nigeria6140.2%
Northern Africa7460.3%
Northern Europe9000.3%
Oceania2420.1%
Pakistan1180.0%
Panama1040.0%
Peru900.0%
Philippines4440.2%
Poland3200.1%
Portugal660.0%
Romania1630.1%
Russia8280.3%
Saudi Arabia710.0%
Scotland180.0%
Senegal210.0%
Serbia750.0%
Singapore680.0%
Somalia2650.1%
South Africa400.0%
South America1,5640.5%
South Central Asia4,4181.5%
South Eastern Asia1,6320.5%
Southern Europe1,0400.3%
Spain1510.1%
Sri Lanka250.0%
Sudan420.0%
Sweden590.0%
Switzerland220.0%
Syria740.0%
Taiwan3220.1%
Thailand2240.1%
Trinidad and Tobago830.0%
Turkey2240.1%
Uganda370.0%
Ukraine3890.1%
Uzbekistan2610.1%
Venezuela2700.1%
Vietnam4670.2%
Western Africa8640.3%
Western Asia1,1110.4%
Western Europe1,2390.4%
Zaire1780.1%
Zimbabwe190.0%
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Sex and Age in Pittsburgh

Sex and Age in Pittsburgh

The most populous age groups in Pittsburgh are 25 to 29 Years (16,814 | 11.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (17,964 | 11.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Pittsburgh
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,230 (4.9%)6,526 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years5,899 (4.0%)5,544 (3.6%)
10 to 14 Years6,393 (4.3%)5,693 (3.7%)
15 to 19 Years11,800 (7.9%)12,475 (8.1%)
20 to 24 Years16,361 (11.0%)17,964 (11.6%)
25 to 29 Years16,814 (11.3%)16,554 (10.7%)
30 to 34 Years15,950 (10.7%)14,351 (9.3%)
35 to 39 Years10,432 (7.0%)9,894 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years8,581 (5.8%)7,653 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years7,189 (4.8%)6,528 (4.2%)
50 to 54 Years6,877 (4.6%)7,304 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years7,785 (5.2%)8,368 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years8,687 (5.8%)9,175 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years7,016 (4.7%)8,046 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years5,008 (3.4%)6,600 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years2,903 (1.9%)4,582 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years1,791 (1.2%)3,433 (2.2%)
85 Years and over2,257 (1.5%)4,180 (2.7%)
Total148,973 (100.0%)154,870 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Pittsburgh

Median Family Size in Pittsburgh

The median family size in Pittsburgh is 2.92 persons per family, with single female/mother families (15,868 | 27.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.08 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,561 | 7.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.82 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Pittsburgh
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple37,058 (64.5%)2.87
Single Male/Father4,561 (7.9%)2.82
Single Female/Mother15,868 (27.6%)3.08
Total Families57,487 (100.0%)2.92

Median Household Size in Pittsburgh

The median household size in Pittsburgh is 2.04 persons per household, with single female/mother households (15,868 | 11.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.24 persons per household. non-family households (79,739 | 58.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Pittsburgh
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple37,058 (27.0%)2.89
Single Male/Father4,561 (3.3%)3.07
Single Female/Mother15,868 (11.6%)3.24
Non-family79,739 (58.1%)1.35
Total Households137,226 (100.0%)2.04

Household Size by Marriage Status in Pittsburgh

Out of a total of 137,226 households in Pittsburgh, 57,487 (41.9%) are family households, while 79,739 (58.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 29,697, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 61,012.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pittsburgh
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-61,012 (44.5%)
2-Person Households29,697 (21.6%)14,823 (10.8%)
3-Person Households14,212 (10.4%)2,583 (1.9%)
4-Person Households8,510 (6.2%)899 (0.7%)
5-Person Households3,223 (2.4%)285 (0.2%)
6-Person Households1,054 (0.8%)87 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households791 (0.6%)50 (0.0%)
Total57,487 (41.9%)79,739 (58.1%)

Female Fertility in Pittsburgh

Fertility by Age in Pittsburgh

Average fertility rate in Pittsburgh is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Pittsburgh
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years36 (1.1%)3.0
20 to 34 years2,354 (75.2%)48.0
35 to 50 years739 (23.6%)29.0
Total3,129 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pittsburgh

56.7% of women with births (3,129) in Pittsburgh are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 31.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pittsburgh
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,264 (53.7%)1,090 (46.3%)
35 to 50 years510 (69.0%)229 (31.0%)
Total1,774 (56.7%)1,355 (43.3%)

Fertility by Education in Pittsburgh

Average fertility rate in Pittsburgh is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 44.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 24.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Pittsburgh
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School182 (5.8%)31.0
High School Diploma733 (23.4%)44.0
College or Associate's Degree719 (23.0%)29.0
Bachelor's Degree780 (24.9%)34.0
Graduate Degree715 (22.9%)44.0
Total3,129 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pittsburgh

43.3% of women with births in Pittsburgh are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 88.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 76.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pittsburgh
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School96 (52.7%)86 (47.2%)
High School Diploma174 (23.7%)559 (76.3%)
College or Associate's Degree184 (25.6%)535 (74.4%)
Bachelor's Degree691 (88.6%)89 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree628 (87.8%)87 (12.2%)
Total1,774 (56.7%)1,355 (43.3%)

Income in Pittsburgh

Income Overview in Pittsburgh

Per Capita Income in Pittsburgh is $41,146, while median incomes of families and households are $85,816 and $60,187 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income303,843$41,146
Median Family Income57,487$85,816
Mean Family Income57,487$118,614
Median Household Income137,226$60,187
Mean Household Income137,226$87,811
Income Deficit57,487$11,665
Wage / Income Gap (%)303,84328.36%
Wage / Income Gap ($)303,84371.64¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index303,8430.51

Earnings by Sex in Pittsburgh

Average Earnings in Pittsburgh are $38,375, $45,512 for men and $32,605 for women, a difference of 28.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Pittsburgh
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male93,699 (50.5%)$45,512
Female91,764 (49.5%)$32,605
Total185,463 (100.0%)$38,375

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pittsburgh

The most common earnings brackets in Pittsburgh are $100,000+ for men (16,248 | 17.3%) and $2,499 or less for women (8,043 | 8.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pittsburgh
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,713 (6.1%)8,043 (8.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9994,622 (4.9%)5,389 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,450 (3.7%)4,978 (5.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,300 (2.5%)3,267 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,203 (2.4%)3,788 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,980 (2.1%)2,835 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,898 (2.0%)2,608 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,711 (1.8%)2,281 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,218 (2.4%)2,573 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,064 (2.2%)2,449 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,849 (5.2%)5,255 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,689 (5.0%)5,257 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,280 (4.6%)4,658 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,229 (4.5%)4,389 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,718 (5.0%)4,113 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,434 (3.7%)3,836 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,419 (7.9%)6,451 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,161 (6.6%)4,117 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,513 (10.2%)7,463 (8.1%)
$100,000+16,248 (17.3%)8,014 (8.7%)
Total93,699 (100.0%)91,764 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pittsburgh

Average earnings in Pittsburgh are $55,566 for men and $42,463 for women, a difference of 23.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $82,697, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,842. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,512, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,302.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pittsburgh
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,842$24,302
High School Diploma$36,296$27,403
College or Associate's Degree$44,471$34,356
Bachelor's Degree$64,307$48,750
Graduate Degree$82,697$65,512
Total$55,566$42,463

Family Income in Pittsburgh

Family Income Brackets in Pittsburgh

According to the Pittsburgh family income data, there are 10,750 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,610 families (2.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Pittsburgh
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,9325.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991,6102.8%
$15,000 to $24,9993,1625.5%
$25,000 to $34,9993,6226.3%
$35,000 to $49,9995,3469.3%
$50,000 to $74,9998,79615.3%
$75,000 to $99,9997,41612.9%
$100,000 to $149,99910,75018.7%
$150,000 to $199,9996,03610.5%
$200,000+7,87613.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pittsburgh

6-person families (894 | 1.6%) account for the highest median family income in Pittsburgh with $112,803 per family, while 2-person families (31,837 | 55.4%) have the highest median income of $40,120 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pittsburgh
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families31,837 (55.4%)$80,240
3-Person Families13,057 (22.7%)$88,872
4-Person Families8,107 (14.1%)$107,628
5-Person Families2,936 (5.1%)$82,500
6-Person Families894 (1.6%)$112,803
7+ Person Families656 (1.1%)$95,938
Total57,487 (100.0%)$85,816

Family Income by Number of Earners in Pittsburgh

The median family income in Pittsburgh is $85,816, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,924) having the highest median family income of $140,795, while families with no earners (8,552) have the lowest median family income of $37,000, accounting for 8.6% and 14.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Pittsburgh
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8,552 (14.9%)$37,000
1 Earner19,120 (33.3%)$55,111
2 Earners24,891 (43.3%)$118,939
3+ Earners4,924 (8.6%)$140,795
Total57,487 (100.0%)$85,816

Household Income in Pittsburgh

Household Income Brackets in Pittsburgh

With 21,956 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Pittsburgh, accounting for 16.0% of all households. In contrast, only 8,508 households (6.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Pittsburgh
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00012,2138.9%
$10,000 to $14,9998,5086.2%
$15,000 to $24,99911,6648.5%
$25,000 to $34,99911,6648.5%
$35,000 to $49,99915,23211.1%
$50,000 to $74,99921,95616.0%
$75,000 to $99,99915,91811.6%
$100,000 to $149,99919,21214.0%
$150,000 to $199,9999,3316.8%
$200,000+11,5278.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Pittsburgh

The median household income in Pittsburgh is $60,187, with the highest median household income of $73,212 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 55,840 households (40.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $25,118, with 11,130 households (8.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Pittsburgh
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years11,130 (8.1%)$25,118
25 to 44 Years55,840 (40.7%)$73,212
45 to 64 Years38,870 (28.3%)$68,703
65+ Years31,386 (22.9%)$42,321
Total137,226 (100.0%)$60,187

Poverty in Pittsburgh

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pittsburgh

With 17.5% poverty level for males and 21.3% for females among the residents of Pittsburgh, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 581 males (38.5%) and 8,398 females (48.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pittsburgh
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,186 (30.9%)1,485 (23.3%)
5 Years581 (38.5%)89 (10.8%)
6 to 11 Years1,712 (25.7%)1,950 (27.8%)
12 to 14 Years1,413 (35.4%)978 (30.0%)
15 Years417 (29.4%)147 (16.3%)
16 and 17 Years456 (20.1%)518 (22.9%)
18 to 24 Years6,282 (37.4%)8,398 (48.6%)
25 to 34 Years3,286 (10.3%)5,154 (16.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,558 (8.4%)2,776 (15.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,362 (9.9%)1,982 (14.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,841 (17.5%)3,067 (17.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,362 (11.7%)2,052 (14.3%)
75 Years and over709 (11.0%)1,930 (17.0%)
Total24,165 (17.5%)30,526 (21.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pittsburgh

According to the poverty statistics in Pittsburgh, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.6% of males and 89.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pittsburgh
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,898 (69.1%)4,891 (76.7%)
5 Years930 (61.6%)738 (89.2%)
6 to 11 Years4,952 (74.3%)5,069 (72.2%)
12 to 14 Years2,577 (64.6%)2,280 (70.0%)
15 Years1,001 (70.6%)757 (83.7%)
16 and 17 Years1,814 (79.9%)1,745 (77.1%)
18 to 24 Years10,494 (62.5%)8,896 (51.4%)
25 to 34 Years28,632 (89.7%)25,656 (83.3%)
35 to 44 Years17,003 (91.6%)14,691 (84.1%)
45 to 54 Years12,430 (90.1%)11,779 (85.6%)
55 to 64 Years13,433 (82.5%)14,350 (82.4%)
65 to 74 Years10,303 (88.3%)12,342 (85.7%)
75 Years and over5,729 (89.0%)9,459 (83.1%)
Total114,196 (82.5%)112,653 (78.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pittsburgh

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Pittsburgh show that 3.5% or 1,288 of the total 37,058 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 40.8%, comprising of 78 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 712 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pittsburgh
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children24,059 (97.1%)712 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children9,996 (96.4%)371 (3.6%)
3 or 4 Children1,602 (92.6%)127 (7.3%)
5 or more Children113 (59.2%)78 (40.8%)
Total35,770 (96.5%)1,288 (3.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pittsburgh

According to the poverty data in Pittsburgh, 12.0% or 547 single-father households and 31.1% or 4,933 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 108 households (52.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 145 households (91.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pittsburgh
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children219 (9.4%)898 (13.3%)
1 or 2 Children220 (11.3%)2,893 (38.0%)
3 or 4 Children108 (52.2%)997 (75.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)145 (91.8%)
Total547 (12.0%)4,933 (31.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pittsburgh

The poverty data for Pittsburgh shows that 1,288 of the married-couple family households (3.5%) and 5,480 of the single-parent households (26.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 78 households (40.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,105 household (71.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pittsburgh
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children712 (2.9%)1,117 (12.3%)
1 or 2 Children371 (3.6%)3,113 (32.5%)
3 or 4 Children127 (7.3%)1,105 (71.9%)
5 or more Children78 (40.8%)145 (64.2%)
Total1,288 (3.5%)5,480 (26.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Pittsburgh

Employment by Class of Employer in Pittsburgh

Among the 155,863 employed individuals in Pittsburgh, private company employees (96,627 | 62.0%), not-for-profit organizations (33,625 | 21.6%), and local government employees (7,955 | 5.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Pittsburgh
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees96,62762.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,1562.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,2223.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations33,62521.6%
Local Government Employees7,9555.1%
State Government Employees5,8443.7%
Federal Government Employees3,2202.1%
Unpaid Family Workers2140.1%
Total155,863100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Pittsburgh

According to the labor force statistics for Pittsburgh, out of the total population over 16 years of age (264,227), 64.3% or 169,898 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 9,684 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 88.6% or 26,847 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.5% or 1,214 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Pittsburgh
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,834 (35.7%)1,214 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Years22,346 (65.1%)1,832 (8.2%)
25 to 29 Years28,630 (85.8%)1,432 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years26,847 (88.6%)1,450 (5.4%)
35 to 44 Years31,186 (85.3%)1,279 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years22,318 (80.0%)1,116 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years11,436 (70.8%)595 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years10,271 (57.5%)401 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years7,468 (28.0%)284 (3.8%)
75 Years and over1,647 (8.6%)13 (0.8%)
Total169,898 (64.3%)9,684 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pittsburgh

According to labor force statistics for Pittsburgh, 80.6% of individuals (130,686) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (162,142) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 6,273 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.6% or 73,993 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.2% or 2,354 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pittsburgh
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,095 (49.1%)842 (10.1%)
High School Diploma23,076 (67.6%)3,482 (10.2%)
College / Associate Degree29,519 (79.6%)1,743 (4.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher73,993 (89.6%)2,395 (2.9%)
Total130,686 (80.6%)7,783 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Pittsburgh

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pittsburgh are Community & Social Service (25,621 | 16.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (17,084 | 10.7%), Management (15,937 | 10.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (13,514 | 8.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (13,475 | 8.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Pittsburgh

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pittsburgh, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (76.7%), Architecture & Engineering (73.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (66.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (63.8%), and Health Technologists (62.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Pittsburgh
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9,013 (56.6%)6,924 (43.4%)
Business & Financial6,468 (50.3%)6,381 (49.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science12,210 (71.5%)4,874 (28.5%)
Computers & Mathematics7,255 (76.7%)2,199 (23.3%)
Architecture & Engineering2,791 (73.9%)984 (26.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,164 (56.1%)1,691 (43.9%)
Community & Social Service 10,896 (42.5%)14,725 (57.5%)
Education, Arts & Media1,329 (33.2%)2,678 (66.8%)
Legal Services & Support1,493 (44.7%)1,847 (55.3%)
Education Instruction & Library5,631 (41.8%)7,844 (58.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,443 (50.9%)2,356 (49.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,897 (36.2%)8,617 (63.8%)
Health Technologists3,655 (37.5%)6,090 (62.5%)
Total (Category)43,484 (51.1%)41,521 (48.8%)
Total (Overall)80,904 (50.5%)79,210 (49.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Pittsburgh are Food Preparation & Serving (9,680 | 6.0%), Healthcare Support (6,381 | 4.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,486 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (4,056 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (3,261 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Pittsburgh

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Pittsburgh, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (74.5%), Security & Protection (63.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (63.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (79.4%), Personal Care & Service (71.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Pittsburgh
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,313 (20.6%)5,068 (79.4%)
Security & Protection2,082 (63.8%)1,179 (36.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,579 (61.1%)1,007 (38.9%)
Law Enforcement503 (74.5%)172 (25.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,557 (47.1%)5,123 (52.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,825 (63.0%)1,661 (37.0%)
Personal Care & Service1,139 (28.1%)2,917 (71.9%)
Total (Category)11,916 (42.8%)15,948 (57.2%)
Total (Overall)80,904 (50.5%)79,210 (49.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pittsburgh are Office & Administration (16,174 | 10.1%), and Sales & Related (12,349 | 7.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Pittsburgh

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Pittsburgh
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5,367 (43.5%)6,982 (56.5%)
Office & Administration4,526 (28.0%)11,648 (72.0%)
Total (Category)9,893 (34.7%)18,630 (65.3%)
Total (Overall)80,904 (50.5%)79,210 (49.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pittsburgh are Construction & Extraction (4,247 | 2.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,140 | 1.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (183 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Pittsburgh

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Pittsburgh
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry135 (73.8%)48 (26.2%)
Construction & Extraction4,062 (95.6%)185 (4.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,057 (96.1%)83 (3.9%)
Total (Category)6,254 (95.2%)316 (4.8%)
Total (Overall)80,904 (50.5%)79,210 (49.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pittsburgh are Transportation (4,211 | 2.6%), Material Moving (4,185 | 2.6%), and Production (3,756 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Pittsburgh

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Pittsburgh
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,700 (71.9%)1,056 (28.1%)
Transportation3,554 (84.4%)657 (15.6%)
Material Moving3,103 (74.2%)1,082 (25.9%)
Total (Category)9,357 (77.0%)2,795 (23.0%)
Total (Overall)80,904 (50.5%)79,210 (49.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Pittsburgh

Employment Industries in Pittsburgh

The major employment industries in Pittsburgh include Health Care & Social Assistance (29,232 | 18.3%), Educational Services (24,708 | 15.4%), Professional & Scientific (16,873 | 10.5%), Retail Trade (14,784 | 9.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (11,330 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Pittsburgh

Employment Industries by Sex in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.1%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (81.1%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (78.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (78.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (70.4%), and Educational Services (57.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pittsburgh
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting151 (78.2%)42 (21.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction193 (81.1%)45 (18.9%)
Construction4,885 (91.1%)475 (8.9%)
Manufacturing6,214 (71.1%)2,530 (28.9%)
Wholesale Trade1,784 (76.7%)542 (23.3%)
Retail Trade7,272 (49.2%)7,512 (50.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,913 (68.5%)1,803 (31.5%)
Utilities1,011 (73.4%)366 (26.6%)
Information2,102 (66.3%)1,070 (33.7%)
Finance & Insurance5,643 (53.3%)4,939 (46.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,764 (63.7%)1,006 (36.3%)
Professional & Scientific9,781 (58.0%)7,092 (42.0%)
Enterprise Management40 (21.6%)145 (78.4%)
Administrative & Support3,279 (54.0%)2,798 (46.0%)
Educational Services10,592 (42.9%)14,116 (57.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8,651 (29.6%)20,581 (70.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,977 (45.3%)2,384 (54.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,858 (51.7%)5,472 (48.3%)
Public Administration2,727 (54.4%)2,285 (45.6%)
Total80,904 (50.5%)79,210 (49.5%)

Education in Pittsburgh

School Enrollment in Pittsburgh

The most common levels of schooling among the 82,591 students in Pittsburgh are college / undergraduate (35,272 | 42.7%), graduate / professional (13,354 | 16.2%), and middle school (9,560 | 11.6%).
School Enrollment in Pittsburgh
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,3014.0%
Kindergarten2,3752.9%
Elementary School9,35511.3%
Middle School9,56011.6%
High School9,37411.4%
College / Undergraduate35,27242.7%
Graduate / Professional13,35416.2%
Total82,591100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pittsburgh

Out of a total of 82,591 students who are enrolled in schools in Pittsburgh, 30,146 (36.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 52,445 (63.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10,345 (48.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,332 (78.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pittsburgh
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,730 (59.8%)1,165 (40.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old8,075 (75.2%)2,665 (24.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds9,084 (76.3%)2,826 (23.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,332 (78.7%)1,445 (21.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds9,608 (61.0%)6,143 (39.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds11,166 (51.9%)10,345 (48.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5,296 (56.4%)4,092 (43.6%)
35 Years and over2,190 (60.5%)1,429 (39.5%)
Total52,445 (63.5%)30,146 (36.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pittsburgh

Business (15,380 | 14.1%), social sciences (10,464 | 9.6%), science & technology (8,780 | 8.1%), engineering (8,638 | 7.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (8,429 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 109,013 individuals in Pittsburgh who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pittsburgh
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6,9866.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8,4297.7%
Physical & Health Sciences5,6075.1%
Psychology6,7046.1%
Social Sciences10,4649.6%
Engineering8,6387.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies9830.9%
Science & Technology8,7808.1%
Business15,38014.1%
Education6,5996.0%
Literature & Languages6,9276.4%
Liberal Arts & History6,7916.2%
Visual & Performing Arts6,0175.5%
Communications6,4675.9%
Arts & Humanities4,2413.9%
Total109,013100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Pittsburgh

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pittsburgh

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pittsburgh are males with 2 vehicles (28,366, accounting for 37.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (25,665, making up 38.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pittsburgh
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8,900 (11.6%)10,252 (14.0%)
1 Vehicle28,249 (36.9%)28,766 (39.3%)
2 Vehicles28,366 (37.0%)25,665 (35.1%)
3 Vehicles8,489 (11.1%)6,792 (9.3%)
4 Vehicles1,813 (2.4%)1,148 (1.6%)
5 or more Vehicles803 (1.1%)498 (0.7%)
Total76,620 (100.0%)73,121 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Pittsburgh

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pittsburgh are 15 to 19 minutes (25,379 commuters, 19.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (24,667 commuters, 19.2%), and 30 to 34 minutes (19,180 commuters, 14.9%).
Commute Time in Pittsburgh
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,5502.0%
5 to 9 Minutes10,4388.1%
10 to 14 Minutes16,28812.7%
15 to 19 Minutes25,37919.8%
20 to 24 Minutes24,66719.2%
25 to 29 Minutes9,9957.8%
30 to 34 Minutes19,18014.9%
35 to 39 Minutes3,1102.4%
40 to 44 Minutes4,7713.7%
45 to 59 Minutes6,1944.8%
60 to 89 Minutes4,1833.3%
90 or more Minutes1,7701.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Pittsburgh

The most common commute times in Pittsburgh are 20 to 24 minutes (13,431 commuters, 20.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (13,043 commuters, 20.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Pittsburgh
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,048 (1.6%)1,502 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,927 (7.5%)5,511 (8.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,761 (11.8%)8,527 (13.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes12,336 (18.8%)13,043 (20.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes13,431 (20.4%)11,236 (17.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes5,184 (7.9%)4,811 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes10,135 (15.4%)9,045 (14.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,725 (2.6%)1,385 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,747 (4.2%)2,024 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,253 (5.0%)2,941 (4.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,096 (3.2%)2,087 (3.3%)
90 or more Minutes1,106 (1.7%)664 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pittsburgh

The most frequent times of departure to work in Pittsburgh are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (8,422, 12.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (8,801, 14.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pittsburgh
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,568 (3.9%)1,017 (1.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,127 (3.2%)1,118 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,660 (4.1%)1,669 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,695 (7.1%)3,589 (5.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,007 (7.6%)5,625 (9.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7,508 (11.4%)7,583 (12.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,836 (10.4%)7,958 (12.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8,422 (12.8%)8,801 (14.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5,082 (7.7%)5,397 (8.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7,059 (10.7%)6,159 (9.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,417 (3.7%)3,075 (4.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,473 (2.2%)1,030 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,447 (8.3%)5,335 (8.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,448 (6.8%)4,420 (7.0%)
Total65,749 (100.0%)62,776 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Pittsburgh

Occupancy by Ownership in Pittsburgh

Of the total 137,226 dwellings in Pittsburgh, owner-occupied units account for 64,984 (47.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 72,242 (52.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Pittsburgh
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units64,98447.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units72,24252.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units137,226100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Pittsburgh

Occupancy by Household Size in Pittsburgh
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household61,01244.5%
2-Person Household44,52032.4%
3-Person Household16,79512.2%
4+ Person Household14,89910.9%
Total Housing Units137,226100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pittsburgh

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pittsburgh
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household22,933 (37.6%)38,079 (62.4%)
2-Person Household24,275 (54.5%)20,245 (45.5%)
3-Person Household9,349 (55.7%)7,446 (44.3%)
4+ Person Household8,427 (56.6%)6,472 (43.4%)
Total Housing Units64,984 (47.4%)72,242 (52.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pittsburgh

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pittsburgh
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,201 (32.3%)4,623 (67.7%)
High School Diploma14,702 (51.0%)14,103 (49.0%)
College/Associate Degree15,580 (46.3%)18,059 (53.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher32,501 (47.8%)35,457 (52.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pittsburgh

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pittsburgh
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years45,28633.0%
35 to 44 Years21,68415.8%
45 to 54 Years16,87412.3%
55 to 64 Years21,99616.0%
65 to 74 Years17,88113.0%
75 to 84 Years9,1176.6%
85 Years and Over4,3883.2%
Total137,226100.0%

Housing Finances in Pittsburgh

Median Income by Occupancy in Pittsburgh

Median Income by Occupancy in Pittsburgh
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied64,984 (47.4%)$83,062
Renter-Occupied72,242 (52.6%)$42,304
Average137,226 (100.0%)$60,187

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pittsburgh

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pittsburgh
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,375 (2.1%)6,133 (8.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,035 (1.6%)3,636 (5.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,069 (3.2%)6,394 (8.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,110 (3.3%)4,012 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,663 (2.6%)3,924 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,244 (6.5%)7,384 (10.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,676 (10.3%)8,507 (11.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,275 (15.8%)11,695 (16.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,684 (13.4%)7,296 (10.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99911,914 (18.3%)7,332 (10.2%)
$150,000 or more14,939 (23.0%)5,929 (8.2%)
Total64,984 (100.0%)72,242 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pittsburgh

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pittsburgh
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,393 (5.2%)4,179 (5.8%)
$300 to $49910,028 (15.4%)3,785 (5.2%)
$500 to $79912,770 (19.7%)7,438 (10.3%)
$800 to $9998,271 (12.7%)10,995 (15.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49914,093 (21.7%)23,498 (32.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9996,889 (10.6%)11,487 (15.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,586 (5.5%)5,035 (7.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,236 (3.4%)1,978 (2.7%)
$3,000 or more3,718 (5.7%)1,202 (1.7%)
Total64,984 (100.0%)72,242 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Pittsburgh

Housing Structures in Pittsburgh

Housing Structures in Pittsburgh
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached62,40745.5%
Single Unit, Attached19,87814.5%
2 Unit Apartments10,1247.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8,8946.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7,3055.3%
10 or more Apartments28,16220.5%
Mobile Home / Other4560.3%
Total137,226100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pittsburgh

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pittsburgh
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached49,756 (79.7%)12,651 (20.3%)
Single Unit, Attached9,748 (49.0%)10,130 (51.0%)
2 Unit Apartments1,831 (18.1%)8,293 (81.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments475 (5.3%)8,419 (94.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments323 (4.4%)6,982 (95.6%)
10 or more Apartments2,654 (9.4%)25,508 (90.6%)
Mobile Home / Other197 (43.2%)259 (56.8%)
Total64,984 (47.4%)72,242 (52.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pittsburgh

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pittsburgh
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room132 (0.2%)3,882 (5.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,759 (2.7%)23,992 (33.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms15,154 (23.3%)27,216 (37.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms29,368 (45.2%)12,422 (17.2%)
8 or more Rooms18,571 (28.6%)4,730 (6.6%)
Total64,984 (100.0%)72,242 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pittsburgh

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pittsburgh
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas58,694 (90.3%)46,116 (63.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas801 (1.2%)1,798 (2.5%)
Electricity4,432 (6.8%)22,473 (31.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene572 (0.9%)387 (0.5%)
Coal or Coke17 (0.0%)24 (0.0%)
All other Fuels388 (0.6%)577 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used80 (0.1%)867 (1.2%)
Total64,984 (100.0%)72,242 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Pittsburgh

Household Vehicle Usage in Pittsburgh
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5,495 (8.5%)24,471 (33.9%)
1 Vehicle28,946 (44.5%)34,076 (47.2%)
2 Vehicles23,732 (36.5%)11,126 (15.4%)
3 or more Vehicles6,811 (10.5%)2,569 (3.6%)
Total64,984 (100.0%)72,242 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Pittsburgh

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pittsburgh

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units28,70736,277
Median Property Value$147,000$194,100
Median Household Income$61,938$10,526
Monthly Housing Costs$533$3,539
Real Estate Taxes$1,515$834

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pittsburgh

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pittsburgh
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,708 (12.9%)1,685 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9996,120 (21.3%)5,660 (15.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99912,981 (45.2%)17,866 (49.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,585 (12.5%)6,258 (17.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,398 (4.9%)2,960 (8.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999592 (2.1%)1,045 (2.9%)
$1,000,000 or more323 (1.1%)803 (2.2%)
Total28,707 (100.0%)36,277 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pittsburgh

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pittsburgh
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,709 (5.9%)1,319 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,869 (13.5%)701 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,651 (9.2%)1,973 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,823 (13.3%)1,593 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,872 (17.0%)2,853 (7.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,417 (11.9%)5,403 (14.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,953 (13.8%)5,267 (14.5%)
$150,000 or more4,413 (15.4%)7,961 (22.0%)
Total28,707 (100.0%)36,277 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pittsburgh

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pittsburgh
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x12,871 (44.8%)101,778 (280.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,775 (16.6%)18,319 (50.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,648 (9.2%)7,396 (20.4%)
4.0x or more7,932 (27.6%)3,792 (10.4%)
Total28,707 (100.0%)36,277 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pittsburgh

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pittsburgh
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8006,599 (23.0%)110 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4997,120 (24.8%)5,635 (15.5%)
$800 to $1,49913,924 (48.5%)7,618 (21.0%)
Total28,707 (100.0%)36,277 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Pittsburgh

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pittsburgh

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pittsburgh
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years15,622 (97.1%)470 (2.9%)
6 to 18 Years34,292 (95.9%)1,459 (4.1%)
19 to 25 Years46,408 (92.8%)3,623 (7.2%)
26 to 34 Years51,725 (92.0%)4,501 (8.0%)
35 to 44 Years33,615 (93.5%)2,341 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years25,567 (92.8%)1,968 (7.1%)
55 to 64 Years32,048 (95.2%)1,609 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years25,972 (99.7%)87 (0.3%)
75 Years and older17,798 (99.8%)29 (0.2%)
Total283,047 (94.6%)16,087 (5.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pittsburgh

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pittsburgh
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born15,622 (97.1%)470 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen34,292 (95.9%)1,459 (4.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen46,408 (92.8%)3,623 (7.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pittsburgh

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pittsburgh
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00047,196 (91.9%)4,184 (8.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99944,646 (92.0%)3,861 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99941,395 (92.0%)3,606 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99932,647 (95.1%)1,692 (4.9%)
$100,000 and over98,718 (97.8%)2,259 (2.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pittsburgh

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pittsburgh
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67,398 (46.0%)9,442 (58.7%)
6 to 18 Years14,744 (41.2%)22,280 (62.3%)
19 to 25 Years5,915 (11.8%)41,926 (83.8%)
25 to 34 Years8,995 (16.0%)43,987 (78.2%)
35 to 44 Years5,604 (15.6%)28,881 (80.3%)
45 to 54 Years6,008 (21.8%)20,497 (74.4%)
55 to 64 Years10,005 (29.7%)24,549 (72.9%)
65 to 74 Years24,450 (93.8%)15,796 (60.6%)
75 Years and over17,490 (98.1%)10,949 (61.4%)
Total100,609 (33.6%)218,307 (73.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pittsburgh

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pittsburgh
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (0.6%)9 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years1,862 (11.6%)1,251 (8.6%)
18 to 34 Years3,821 (6.8%)4,263 (7.3%)
35 to 64 Years7,162 (14.8%)8,103 (16.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,197 (27.4%)3,193 (22.2%)
75 Years and over3,043 (47.3%)6,150 (54.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pittsburgh

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Pittsburgh: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years76 (0.5%)48 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years336 (0.6%)300 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,167 (2.4%)1,430 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,216 (10.4%)633 (4.4%)
75 Years and over1,468 (22.8%)2,182 (19.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Pittsburgh: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (0.1%)9 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years123 (0.8%)151 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years678 (1.2%)398 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years957 (2.0%)1,455 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years620 (5.3%)565 (3.9%)
75 Years and over508 (7.9%)1,175 (10.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Pittsburgh: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,694 (10.6%)1,046 (7.2%)
18 to 34 Years3,033 (5.4%)3,260 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,750 (7.7%)3,496 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years861 (7.4%)766 (5.3%)
75 Years and over949 (14.7%)1,722 (15.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Pittsburgh: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years189 (1.2%)127 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years486 (0.9%)403 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,480 (7.2%)4,073 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,688 (14.5%)2,268 (15.8%)
75 Years and over1,996 (31.0%)4,476 (39.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Pittsburgh: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years262 (1.6%)188 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years376 (0.7%)204 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,284 (2.6%)1,291 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years594 (5.1%)605 (4.2%)
75 Years and over918 (14.3%)1,783 (15.7%)

Technology Access in Pittsburgh

Computing Device Access in Pittsburgh

Computing Device Access in Pittsburgh
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop108,40579.0%
Smartphone117,57285.7%
Tablet83,21360.6%
No Computing Device10,8797.9%
Total137,226100.0%

Internet Access in Pittsburgh

Internet Access in Pittsburgh
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1900.1%
Broadband Home104,83676.4%
Cellular Data Only13,86010.1%
Satellite Internet3,9432.9%
No Internet16,74112.2%
Total137,226100.0%

Pittsburgh Summary

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a city located in the southwestern corner of the state, along the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers. It is the county seat of Allegheny County and the second-largest city in the state. Pittsburgh is known for its steel industry, its three rivers, and its many bridges. It is also home to several universities, including the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University.

Geography

Pittsburgh is located in the Allegheny Plateau region of Pennsylvania, at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers. The city is situated at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, and is surrounded by rolling hills and valleys. The city is divided into 90 neighborhoods, each with its own unique character and history.
The city has a total area of 58.3 square miles, of which 55.6 square miles is land and 2.7 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 1,223 feet above sea level.

Climate

Pittsburgh has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The average annual temperature is 52.4°F, with an average high of 73.2°F in July and an average low of 31.2°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with an average of 4.3 inches of snow in January.

History

The area that is now Pittsburgh was first settled by Native Americans in the late 17th century. The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1758, when the British built Fort Pitt. The city was incorporated in 1816, and was named after William Pitt, the British Prime Minister.
Pittsburgh quickly became an important industrial center, due to its location at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers. The city was a major producer of steel, coal, and other industrial products. The city was also home to several major universities, including the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University.
In the late 20th century, Pittsburgh began to transition away from its industrial roots and towards a more diversified economy. The city has become a major center for technology, healthcare, finance, and education.

Economy

Pittsburgh has a diversified economy, with a focus on technology, healthcare, finance, and education. The city is home to several major corporations, including UPMC, PNC Financial Services, and PPG Industries.
The city is also home to several universities, including the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. These universities are major employers in the city, and are also major sources of research and development.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Pittsburgh was 305,704. The city is 63.8% White, 26.8% African American, 4.3% Asian, and 2.2% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income is $37,719, and the median home value is $128,000.
The city is home to several major religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The city is also home to a large LGBT community.

Conclusion

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a city with a rich history and a diverse economy. It is home to several major corporations, universities, and religious communities. The city is also home to a vibrant LGBT community. Pittsburgh is a city of many cultures and backgrounds, and is a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Pittsburgh?
Total Population of Pittsburgh is 303,843.
What is the Total Male Population of Pittsburgh?
Total Male Population of Pittsburgh is 148,973.
What is the Total Female Population of Pittsburgh?
Total Female Population of Pittsburgh is 154,870.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pittsburgh?
There are 96.19 Males per 100 Females in Pittsburgh.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pittsburgh?
There are 103.96 Females per 100 Males in Pittsburgh.
What is the Median Population Age in Pittsburgh?
Median Population Age in Pittsburgh is 33.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pittsburgh
Average Family Size in Pittsburgh is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pittsburgh
Average Household Size in Pittsburgh is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Pittsburgh?
Per Capita income in Pittsburgh is $41,146.
What is the Median Family Income in Pittsburgh?
Median Family Income in Pittsburgh is $85,816.
What is the Median Household income in Pittsburgh?
Median Household Income in Pittsburgh is $60,187.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pittsburgh?
Income or Wage Gap in Pittsburgh is 28.4%.
Women in Pittsburgh earn 71.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Pittsburgh?
Family Income Deficit in Pittsburgh is $11,665.
Families that are below poverty line in Pittsburgh earn $11,665 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pittsburgh?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pittsburgh is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pittsburgh?
There are 169,898 People in the Labor Forcein in Pittsburgh.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pittsburgh?
64.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Pittsburgh.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pittsburgh?
Unemployment Rate in Pittsburgh is 5.7%.