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.

Duquesne, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,149

Median Agei

38.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

45.2%2,327

White

39.3%2,025

Two or More

12.2%629

Hispanic/Latino

3%152

Other

0.3%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.3%444

High School Diploma

40.6%1,460

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%335

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%450

Associate's Degree

6.9%250

Bachelor's Degree

6.9%247

Master's Degree

3.8%137

Doctorate

0.6%20

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

11.2%

Graduate+

4.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$63,800

Median Renti

$739

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.9%1,042

Renter-Occupied

53.1%1,179

Total Units

3,067

Homeownership

46.9%

Vacancy Rate

27.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

35.9%374

$50K–$100K

48.3%503

$100K–$150K

5.1%53

$150K–$200K

4.9%51

$200K–$300K

5.2%54

$300K–$500K

0.7%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

287

$500–$750

295

$750–$1,000

265

$1,000–$1,250

157

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%4

2010–2019

0.5%15

1990–1999

0.6%18

1980–1989

5.7%175

1970–1979

8%246

1960–1969

11.3%348

1950–1959

15.7%480

1940–1949

17.9%550

1939 or earlier

40.1%1,231

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.2%1,782

Electricity

16.3%361

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%75

No Fuel

0.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,180

Mean Household Incomei

$56,523

Per Capita Incomei

$25,741

Poverty Ratei

22.9%

Unemploymenti

9.1%

Labor Forcei

2,480

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.6%280

$10K–$15K

6.3%140

$15K–$20K

1.7%38

$20K–$25K

2.4%53

$25K–$30K

7.6%168

$30K–$35K

4%88

$35K–$40K

5.4%121

$40K–$45K

11.4%253

$45K–$50K

3.9%87

$50K–$60K

7.2%159

$60K–$75K

10.7%237

$75K–$100K

14.3%318

$100K–$125K

4.5%101

$125K–$150K

4.6%102

$150K–$200K

1.8%41

$200K+

1.6%35

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

771

Residentsi

1,518

Avg. Tenant Renti

$351/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing93 homes88% occupied$371/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers292 homes82% occupied$356/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8374 homes88% occupied$343/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC12 homes97% occupied$331/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $44,180/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

83.2%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

14.5%

Low income$22K–$35K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

82.2% of subsidized households are minority

19.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

20.2% 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

1062.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,228

Avg. Commutei

30.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,254

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

282(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured