Poverty Rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, an estimated 54,691 of 281,540 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 19.4%.
- How many people in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, an estimated 54,691 of 281,540 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 64.41% higher than the Pennsylvania average. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, an estimated 19.4% of 281,540 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 11.8% of 12,553,587 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 53.97% higher than the US average. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, an estimated 19.4% of 281,540 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
30.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
30.5% of 43 thousand people
Under 5 years
27.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
27.7% of 10 thousand people
5 to 17 years
31.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
31.4% of 32 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
30.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
30.5% of 43 thousand people
18 to 64 years
18.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
18.8% of 189 thousand people
18 to 34 years
25.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
25.9% of 92 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
12% of 97 thousand people
60 years and over
14.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
14.3% of 63 thousand people
65 years and over
15.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
15.1% of 48 thousand people
White
13.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
13.3% of 180 thousand people
Black or African American
33% Poverty Rate for Black People in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
33% of 57 thousand people
Asian
24.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
24.7% of 16 thousand people
Two or more races
28.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
28.5% of 18 thousand people
Hispanic
33.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
33.5% of 14 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
13.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
13.4% of 179 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
12.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
12.5% of 202 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
42.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
42.6% of 8 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
19.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
19.2% of 46 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
15% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
15% of 45 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
6.2% of 103 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
10.8% of 164 thousand people
Employed
9.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
9.5% of 157 thousand people
Male
6.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
6.2% of 78 thousand people
Female
12.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
12.8% of 78 thousand people
Unemployed
36.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
36.4% of 8 thousand people
Male
35.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
35.2% of 3 thousand people
Female
37.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
37.3% of 5 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
18.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
18.5% of 242 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
1.2% of 111 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
33.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
33.6% of 64 thousand people
Did not work
32.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
32.8% of 67 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
26.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
26.7% of 112 thousand people
Male
22.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
22.3% of 53 thousand people
Female
30.7% Poverty Rate for single women in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
30.7% of 59 thousand people
18 to 24 years
63.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
63.2% of 25 thousand people
25 to 34 years
10.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
10.9% of 36 thousand people
35 to 44 years
9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
9% of 13 thousand people
45 to 54 years
22.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
22.6% of 6 thousand people
55 to 64 years
26.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
26.9% of 11 thousand people
65 to 74 years
23.6% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
23.6% of 11 thousand people
75 years and over
24% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
24% of 9 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
0.8% of 53 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
49.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
49.4% of 34 thousand people
Did not work
49.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
49.9% of 25 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
19.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023
19.7%
Poverty Rate by City around Allegheny County
- Allison Park, Pennsylvania 3.5% of 22,019 people.
- Ambridge, Pennsylvania 16.3% of 6,926 people.
- Arnold, Pennsylvania 26.3% of 4,627 people.
- Aspinwall, Pennsylvania 1.7% of 2,883 people.
- Avalon, Pennsylvania 13.7% of 4,662 people.