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.

Cheswick, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,661

Median Agei

46.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.3%1,516

Two or More

6%99

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%43

Black

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%41

High School Diploma

25.8%350

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%69

Some College (1+ yr)

7.6%103

Associate's Degree

15.9%216

Bachelor's Degree

31.7%431

Master's Degree

8%108

Professional Degree

0.5%7

Doctorate

2.1%28

HS or Higher

99.6%

BA or Higher

42.3%

Graduate+

10.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$196,200

Median Renti

$1,148

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80%624

Renter-Occupied

20%156

Total Units

879

Homeownership

80%

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%7

$50K–$100K

11.5%72

$100K–$150K

18.6%116

$150K–$200K

20%125

$200K–$300K

40.7%254

$300K–$500K

6.9%43

$500K–$1M

1.1%7

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%7

2010–2019

0.5%4

2000–2009

1.7%15

1990–1999

1%9

1980–1989

0.8%7

1970–1979

12.6%111

1960–1969

12.7%112

1950–1959

37.7%331

1940–1949

15.6%137

1939 or earlier

16.6%146

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.3%712

Electricity

6.8%53

No Fuel

1%8

Other

0.9%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,000

Mean Household Incomei

$85,506

Per Capita Incomei

$40,721

Poverty Ratei

6.8%

Unemploymenti

8.9%

Labor Forcei

920

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%44

$15K–$20K

4.4%34

$20K–$25K

1.9%15

$25K–$30K

1.2%9

$30K–$35K

4.9%38

$35K–$40K

4.2%33

$40K–$45K

0.9%7

$45K–$50K

5.5%43

$50K–$60K

8.1%63

$60K–$75K

13.3%104

$75K–$100K

18.1%141

$100K–$125K

8.7%68

$125K–$150K

10.6%83

$150K–$200K

8.5%66

$200K+

4.1%32

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

271.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

793

Avg. Commutei

25.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

838

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

104(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.2%Insured

1.8%Uninsured