Allegheny County, PA Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,209,834 | 12,851,405 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1626.5 | 278.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.11% | 0.21% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.1 | 41.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 544,760 | 5,230,563 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Allegheny County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,617 | $76,231 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.91% | 4.69% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $120,423 | $154,283 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,111 | $1,161 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.0% | 69.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 23.1 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Allegheny County has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.2% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | 2.40 | 2.54 |
Health
Allegheny County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.3 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.1% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.5% | 20.1% | 19.0% |