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.

Penn Hills, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

40,242

Median Agei

45.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

53.7%21,629

Black

35.6%14,312

Two or More

6.2%2,496

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%1,144

Other

0.9%371

Asian

0.5%218

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%60

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%1,408

High School Diploma

28.7%8,691

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%2,099

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%3,613

Associate's Degree

13%3,925

Bachelor's Degree

19.8%6,006

Master's Degree

8.3%2,515

Professional Degree

0.7%202

Doctorate

1.4%431

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

30.2%

Graduate+

10.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$134,700

Median Renti

$1,103

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.6%13,410

Renter-Occupied

25.4%4,554

Total Units

20,261

Homeownership

74.6%

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.6%752

$50K–$100K

22.1%2,963

$100K–$150K

28.1%3,770

$150K–$200K

24%3,224

$200K–$300K

15.9%2,133

$300K–$500K

2.9%386

$500K–$1M

0.7%88

$1M+

0.7%94

Rent Distribution

Under $500

517

$500–$750

377

$750–$1,000

896

$1,000–$1,250

1,009

$1,250–$1,500

621

$1,500–$2,000

617

$2,000+

373

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%73

2010–2019

0.7%133

2000–2009

1.5%307

1990–1999

3%610

1980–1989

4.7%956

1970–1979

10.3%2,082

1960–1969

22%4,457

1950–1959

35.6%7,220

1940–1949

9.7%1,968

1939 or earlier

12.1%2,455

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.6%15,196

Electricity

12.9%2,309

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%240

Fuel Oil

1%177

No Fuel

0.2%27

Other

0.1%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,479

Mean Household Incomei

$82,076

Per Capita Incomei

$38,245

Poverty Ratei

13.2%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

21,899

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.3%1,489

$10K–$15K

4.5%804

$15K–$20K

3.4%607

$20K–$25K

4.1%739

$25K–$30K

3.7%670

$30K–$35K

4.7%837

$35K–$40K

2.5%452

$40K–$45K

4.3%774

$45K–$50K

3.9%694

$50K–$60K

5.9%1,051

$60K–$75K

10.6%1,898

$75K–$100K

13.8%2,478

$100K–$125K

12.5%2,251

$125K–$150K

5.8%1,047

$150K–$200K

6.8%1,225

$200K+

5.3%948

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

1,094

Residentsi

1,776

Avg. Tenant Renti

$361/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing104 homes93% occupied$359/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers458 homes94% occupied$407/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8427 homes96% occupied$306/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC99 homes96% occupied$388/mo rent

811/PRAC6 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,479/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

74.8%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

20.6%

Who Receives This Housing

79.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

72% of subsidized households are minority

23.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48.1% 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

1,5163.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

185

Korea

Philippines

Germany

India

United Kingdom

China

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

20,170

Avg. Commutei

26.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

20,486

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,630(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.3%Insured

4.7%Uninsured