Allegheny County, PA

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2021 Population

1.25M

2.28% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.7

0.245% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.1%

1.7% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$66,659

6.96% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$171,400

6.06% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

639,819

1.96% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Allegheny County, PA had a population of 1.25M people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $66,659. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Allegheny County, PA grew from 1.22M to 1.25M, a 2.28% increase and its median household income grew from $62,320 to $66,659, a 6.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allegheny County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.36%), and White (Hispanic) (1.01%).

None of the households in Allegheny County, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.9% of the residents in Allegheny County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Allegheny County, PA are University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (9,832 degrees awarded in 2021), Carnegie Mellon University (5,381 degrees), and Duquesne University (2,751 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Allegheny County, PA was $171,400, and the homeownership rate was 65%.

Most people in Allegheny County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Allegheny County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Allegheny County, PA borders Armstrong County, PA, Beaver County, PA, Butler County, PA, Washington County, PA, and Westmoreland County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Allegheny County, PA is home to a population of 1.25M people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.13% of Allegheny County, PA residents were born outside of the country (76.4k people).

In 2021, there were 6.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (965k people) in Allegheny County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 156k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 48.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.9%

2021 Citizenship

96.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.9% of Allegheny County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Allegheny County, PA was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Allegheny County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allegheny County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
965k ± 914
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
156k ± 2.01k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
48.8k ± 1.01k

2.27%

Hispanic Population

28.3k people

2.27% of the people in Allegheny County, PA are hispanic (28.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Allegheny County, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
98,153 ± 7,663 people
Dominican Republic
81,192 ± 6,974 people
China
66,978 ± 6,337 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 98,153 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 81,192 and China with 66,978.

Foreign-Born Population

6.13%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

76.4k people

6.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

73.8k people

As of 2021, 6.13% of Allegheny County, PA residents (76.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Allegheny County, PA was 6.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Allegheny County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
23,484 ± 946
Gulf War (2001-)
9,410 ± 747
Gulf War (1990s)
7,438 ± 696

Allegheny County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Allegheny County, PA employs 640k people. The largest industries in Allegheny County, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (110,634 people), Retail Trade (68,250 people), and Educational Services (67,189 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($99,853), Utilities ($85,063), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($74,123).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,734. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

640k

2021 Value

± 6,018

1.96%

1 Year growth

± 1.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Allegheny County, PA grew at a rate of 1.96%, from 628k employees to 640k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allegheny County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (71,204 people), Management Occupations (70,336 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (62,223 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allegheny County, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

640k

2021 Value

± 6,018

1.96%

1 Year growth

± 1.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Allegheny County, PA grew at a rate of 1.96%, from 628k employees to 640k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allegheny County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (110,634 people), Retail Trade (68,250 people), and Educational Services (67,189 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Allegheny County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Allegheny County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,987

Median earning men ± $592

$38,732

Median earning women ± $552

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($84,205), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,750), and Information ($71,920).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($55,221), Wholesale Trade ($53,488), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,641).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

17,608
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
8,162
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
8,130
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$30.2M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$13.2M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$11.3M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Allegheny County, PA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.16%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Allegheny County, PA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Allegheny County, PA awarded 28,748 degrees. The student population of Allegheny County, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 77,086 male students and 98,580 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Allegheny County, PA are White (17,352 and 69.9%), followed by Black or African American (2,078 and 8.37%), Asian (2,068 and 8.33%), and Unknown (1,421 and 5.73%).

The largest universities in Allegheny County, PA by number of degrees awarded are University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (9,832 and 34.2%), Carnegie Mellon University (5,381 and 18.7%), and Duquesne University (2,751 and 9.57%).

The most popular majors in Allegheny County, PA are Registered Nursing (1,303 and 4.53%), General Business Administration & Management (1,023 and 3.56%), and Electrical & Electronics Engineering (689 and 2.4%).

The median tuition costs in Allegheny County, PA are $32,664 for private four year colleges, and $19,092 and $34,124 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Allegheny County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 175,666 (43.9% men and 56.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 175,666 students enrolled in Allegheny County, PA, 43.9% men and 56.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 102,274 records, of which 58.4% were women and 41.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
577 degree-majors awarded
Computer Science
505 degree-majors awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
437 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Allegheny County, PA was General Biological Sciences with 577 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Allegheny County, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
9,832 degrees awarded
Carnegie Mellon University
5,381 degrees awarded
Duquesne University
2,751 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus with 9,832 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 12,793 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Allegheny County, PA, which is 0.802 times less than the 15,955 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 17,352 degrees mean that there were 8.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,078 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,664) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,150) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Measure

In 2021, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.725% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.52M), Bachelors Degree (1.95M), and Some college (1.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Allegheny County, PA was $171,400 in 2021, which is 0.7 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $161,600 to $171,400, a 6.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Allegheny County, PA is 65%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Allegheny County, PA have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Allegheny County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Allegheny County, PA is $66,659. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Allegheny County, PA was Census Tract 4220 with a value of $247,930, followed by Census Tract 4460 and Census Tract 5633, with respective values of $190,000 and $174,583.

In 2022, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Allegheny County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.641%.

Housing

Property

$171,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,224

$354,673

Median Property Taxes

±$4,001

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Allegheny County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Allegheny County, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65%

Homeownership

2021

61.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65% of the housing units in Allegheny County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Allegheny County, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4220
Census Tract 4460
Census Tract 5633

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Allegheny County, PA was Census Tract 4220 with a value of $247,930, followed by Census Tract 4460 and Census Tract 5633, with respective values of $190,000 and $174,583.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Allegheny County, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,659

Median Household Income

± $832

546k

Number of Households

± 5,587

In 2021, the median household income of the 546k households in Allegheny County, PA grew to $66,659 from the previous year's value of $62,320.

The following chart displays the households in Allegheny County, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Allegheny County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (66.9%)
Worked At Home (12.7%)
Public Transit (7.7%)

In 2021, 66.9% of workers in Allegheny County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.7%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allegheny County, PA have a shorter commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Allegheny County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Allegheny County, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Allegheny County, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Allegheny County, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Allegheny County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.641%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allegheny County, PA (135k out of 1.21M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Allegheny County, PA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 13% of the children was living in poverty in Allegheny County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 395 in Allegheny County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 47.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.1% of the population of Allegheny County, PA has health coverage, with 54.6% on employee plans, 13.1% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 0.888% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Pennsylvania was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Primary care physicians in Allegheny County, PA see 887 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.449% decrease from the previous year (891 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1031 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 261 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

887 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Allegheny County, PA

Primary care physicians in Allegheny County, PA see an average of 887 patients per year. This represents a 0.449% decrease from the previous year (891 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Allegheny County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.91%

Uninsured

54.6%

Employer Coverage

13.1%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

0.888%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allegheny County, PA grew by 1.79% from 3.85% to 3.91%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Allegheny County, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 52.2 in Allegheny County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Allegheny County, PA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28.7% in Allegheny County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Allegheny County, PA.

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