Pittsburgh, PA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

2.32M

0.3% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

Pat Toomey

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

43.1

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

10.7%

4.34% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$61,969

2.37% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$159,800

3.77% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

1.16M

0.34% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Pittsburgh, PA had a population of 2.32M people with a median age of 43.1 and a median household income of $61,969. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Pittsburgh, PA declined from 2.33M to 2.32M, a −0.3% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,535 to $61,969, a 2.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pittsburgh, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.11%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.45%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.36%), and White (Hispanic) (1.04%).

None of the households in Pittsburgh, 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.

98% of the residents in Pittsburgh, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pittsburgh, PA are University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (10,067 degrees awarded in 2020), Carnegie Mellon University (5,450 degrees), and Duquesne University (2,771 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Pittsburgh, PA was $159,800, and the homeownership rate was 69.6%. Most people in Pittsburgh, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 minutes. The average car ownership in Pittsburgh, PA was 2 cars per household.

Pittsburgh, PA borders Indiana, PA, Johnstown, PA, Morgantown, WV, New Castle, PA, Oil City, PA, Salem, OH, Somerset, PA, Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH, Wheeling, WV-OH, and Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA.

About the photo: Downtown Pittsburgh at Night from the Duqeusne Incline

Photo by Matthew Paulson

United States Pennsylvania

Diversity

Pittsburgh, PA is home to a population of 2.32M people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.04% of Pittsburgh, PA residents were born outside of the country (93.9k people).

In 2020, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.97M people) in Pittsburgh, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 188k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 56.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pittsburgh, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.97M ± 1.65k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
188k ± 1.74k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
56.9k ± 833

1.83%

Hispanic Population

42.6k people

1.83% of the people in Pittsburgh, PA are hispanic (42.6k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.04%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

93.9k people

3.92%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

91.3k people

As of 2020, 4.04% of Pittsburgh, PA residents (93.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pittsburgh, PA was 3.92%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.6

In 2020, the median age of all people in Pittsburgh, PA was 43.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Pittsburgh, PA are getting staying the same age. In 2019, the average age of all Pittsburgh, PA residents was 43.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
92,750 ± 7,450 people
Dominican Republic
72,397 ± 6,587 people
China
65,642 ± 6,274 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 92,750 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 72,397 and China with 65,642.

Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

98%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98% of Pittsburgh, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Pittsburgh, PA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
51,505 ± 1,317
Gulf War (2001-)
21,105 ± 1,176
Gulf War (1990s)
16,751 ± 872

Pittsburgh, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.44 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Pennsylvania. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Pennsylvania, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Pennsylvania across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Pittsburgh, PA is $61,969. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Pittsburgh, PA was Chester County, PA with a value of $104,161, followed by Montgomery County, PA and Bucks County, PA, with respective values of $93,518 and $93,181.

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,196. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Pittsburgh, PA employs 1.16M people. The largest industries in Pittsburgh, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (197,356 people), Retail Trade (129,675 people), and Manufacturing (114,894 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,137), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,614), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($76,328).

Wages

Median Household Income

$61,969

2020 value

± $476

2.37%

1 Year Growth

± 0.979%

Households in Pittsburgh, PA have a median annual income of $61,969, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $60,535 in 2019, which represents a 2.37% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Pittsburgh, PA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$72,428

Average Male Salary in Pennsylvania

± $1,115

$54,196

Average Female Salary in Pennsylvania

± $827

In 2020, full-time male employees in Pennsylvania made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Pennsylvania by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Pennsylvania

Asian
$66,664 ± $4,080
Alaska Native
$58,659 ± $80,539
White
$56,784 ± $709

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Pennsylvania workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than Alaska Native workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Pennsylvania.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Pennsylvania by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.469

2019 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2020, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.614% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pittsburgh, PA was Chester County, PA with a value of $104,161, followed by Montgomery County, PA and Bucks County, PA, with respective values of $93,518 and $93,181.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pittsburgh, PA (242k out of 2.27M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
167,887 ± 2,875
Black
50,171 ± 1,729
Two Or More
12,610 ± 845

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.16M

2020 Value

± 7,869

−0.34%

1 Year decline

± 0.878%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pittsburgh, PA declined at a rate of −0.34%, from 1.16M employees to 1.16M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pittsburgh, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (133,287 people), Management Occupations (119,786 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (113,555 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pittsburgh, PA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Pittsburgh, PA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (133,287 people), Management Occupations (119,786 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (113,555 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Pittsburgh, PA has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.38 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (1.24 times), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.24 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Pittsburgh, PA, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($77,288), Legal Occupations ($77,246), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($74,278).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.16M

2020 Value

± 7,869

−0.34%

1 Year decline

± 0.878%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pittsburgh, PA declined at a rate of −0.34%, from 1.16M employees to 1.16M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pittsburgh, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (197,356 people), Retail Trade (129,675 people), and Manufacturing (114,894 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pittsburgh, PA, though some of these residents may live in Pittsburgh, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Pittsburgh, PA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (197,356 people), Retail Trade (129,675 people), and Manufacturing (114,894 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Pittsburgh, PA has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.65 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.54 times), and Finance & Insurance (1.28 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Pittsburgh, PA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($81,137), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,614), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($76,328).

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 ($74.2B) and Electronics ($44.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$734B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

99.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $734B. This is expected to increase 99.3% 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
$73.5B
New York
$71.1B
Ohio
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.5B, followed by New York with $71.1B and Ohio and $36.8B.

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 Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%). The most partisan county was Fulton County, PA with 85.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey 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 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Pittsburgh, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Pennsylvania.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Pennsylvania

50% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Pennsylvania

Fulton County, PA
85.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Bedford County, PA
83.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Philadelphia County, PA
81.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Pennsylvania was Fulton County, PA with 85.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Pennsylvania colored by their party leaning.

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

Pat Toomey

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey 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 Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 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 2020, universities in Pittsburgh, PA awarded 37,554 degrees. The student population of Pittsburgh, PA is skewed towards women, with 52,044 male students and 69,389 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pittsburgh, PA are White (24,717 and 74.8%), followed by Black or African American (2,436 and 7.38%), Asian (2,141 and 6.48%), and Unknown (1,475 and 4.47%).

The largest universities in Pittsburgh, PA by number of degrees awarded are University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (10,067 and 26.8%), Carnegie Mellon University (5,450 and 14.5%), and Duquesne University (2,771 and 7.38%).

The most popular majors in Pittsburgh, PA are Registered Nursing (1,989 and 5.3%), General Business Administration & Management (1,666 and 4.44%), and General Psychology (1,025 and 2.73%).

The median tuition costs in Pittsburgh, PA are $34,573 for private four year colleges, and $10,457 and $18,120 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
728 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
879 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
768 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pittsburgh, PA was General Biological Sciences with 728 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
10,067 degrees awarded
Carnegie Mellon University
5,450 degrees awarded
Duquesne University
2,771 degrees awarded

$10,457

Median In-State Public

$34,573

Median Private

In 2020, the Pittsburgh, PA institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus with 10,067 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

16,192

Degrees Awarded to Men

21,362

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 16,192 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pittsburgh, PA, which is 0.758 times less than the 21,362 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Pittsburgh, PA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
24,717 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2,436 degrees awarded
Asian
2,141 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Pittsburgh, PA was White students. These 24,717 degrees mean that there were 10.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,436 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pittsburgh, PA was $159,800 in 2020, which is 0.695 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $154,000 to $159,800, a 3.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Pittsburgh, PA is 69.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Pittsburgh, PA have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pittsburgh, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$159,800

2020 Median

± $902

$154,000

2019 Median

± $744

In 2020, the median property value in Pittsburgh, PA grew to to $159,800 from the previous year's value of $154,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Pittsburgh, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pittsburgh, PA the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$61,969

Median Household Income

± $476

1.02M

Number of Households

± 7,101

In 2020, the median household income of the 1.02M households in Pittsburgh, PA grew to $61,969 from the previous year's value of $60,535.

The following chart displays the households in Pittsburgh, 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Pittsburgh, PA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pittsburgh, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

69.6%

2020 Homeownership

69.6%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 69.6% of the housing units in Pittsburgh, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Pittsburgh, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

27 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pittsburgh, PA have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.05% of the workforce in Pittsburgh, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (75%)
Carpooled (7.77%)
Worked At Home (7.53%)

In 2020, 75% of workers in Pittsburgh, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.77%) and those who worked at home (7.53%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

96.3% of the population of Pittsburgh, PA has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.01% 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 Pennsylvania see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1237 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1408 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 454 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Huntingdon County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.6%). Additionally, Armstrong County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1,237 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$9,258

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Pennsylvania

$4,634

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,407

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,243

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Pennsylvania (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.29%, from $8,877 to $9,258.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.73%

Uninsured

53.1%

Employer Coverage

13.5%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.01%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pittsburgh, PA declined by 1.2% from 3.78% to 3.73%.

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