Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Braddock, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,039

Median Agei

31.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

72.2%1,473

Two or More

18.1%369

White

7.7%156

Hispanic/Latino

2%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.9%103

High School Diploma

44%574

Some College (<1 yr)

2.2%29

Some College (1+ yr)

20.1%262

Associate's Degree

11.2%146

Bachelor's Degree

3.6%47

Master's Degree

2%26

Professional Degree

0.4%5

Doctorate

0.5%7

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

6.5%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$50,000

Median Renti

$689

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

34.9%248

Renter-Occupied

65.1%462

Total Units

1,017

Homeownership

34.9%

Vacancy Rate

30.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

50%124

$50K–$100K

32.3%80

$150K–$200K

3.6%9

$200K–$300K

7.7%19

$300K–$500K

6.5%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

133

$500–$750

108

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

141

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%3

2010–2019

11.7%119

2000–2009

7.7%78

1980–1989

1.5%15

1970–1979

4.9%50

1960–1969

3.7%38

1950–1959

1.5%15

1940–1949

5.6%57

1939 or earlier

63.1%642

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.4%521

Electricity

22.8%162

Fuel Oil

2.7%19

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,813

Mean Household Incomei

$39,655

Per Capita Incomei

$15,500

Poverty Ratei

26.4%

Unemploymenti

33.6%

Labor Forcei

940

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

18.7%133

$10K–$15K

7.3%52

$15K–$20K

7%50

$20K–$25K

11.1%79

$25K–$30K

0.4%3

$30K–$35K

4.6%33

$35K–$40K

1.7%12

$40K–$45K

23.1%164

$45K–$50K

3.4%24

$50K–$60K

0.8%6

$60K–$75K

8.6%61

$75K–$100K

7.9%56

$100K–$125K

3.2%23

$150K–$200K

1.3%9

$200K+

0.7%5

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

236

Residentsi

383

Avg. Tenant Renti

$399/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

73 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing13 homes93% occupied$330/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers49 homes82% occupied$468/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 872 homes55% occupied$365/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $37,813/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

80.1%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

17.2%

Low income$19K–$30K/yr

1.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $30K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

66.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

91.9% of subsidized households are minority

20.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

68.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

412%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

577

Avg. Commutei

30.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

624

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

75(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured