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.

West Mifflin, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,190

Median Agei

43.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.8%16,084

Black

7.3%1,404

Two or More

4.8%918

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%603

Asian

0.9%176

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%491

High School Diploma

32.9%4,540

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%814

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%1,856

Associate's Degree

13.7%1,893

Bachelor's Degree

16.4%2,259

Master's Degree

6.7%919

Professional Degree

0.8%110

Doctorate

0.7%100

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

24.5%

Graduate+

8.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$151,600

Median Renti

$780

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.9%6,620

Renter-Occupied

20.1%1,666

Total Units

8,972

Homeownership

79.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.7%308

$50K–$100K

20.2%1,340

$100K–$150K

24.1%1,598

$150K–$200K

25.2%1,671

$200K–$300K

15.5%1,029

$300K–$500K

9.9%656

$500K–$1M

0.3%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

250

$500–$750

489

$750–$1,000

307

$1,000–$1,250

246

$1,250–$1,500

132

$1,500–$2,000

141

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%25

2010–2019

0.7%67

2000–2009

3.8%338

1990–1999

3.9%354

1980–1989

4.8%431

1970–1979

8.2%735

1960–1969

14.4%1,296

1950–1959

36%3,230

1940–1949

14.4%1,291

1939 or earlier

13.4%1,205

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.4%7,570

Electricity

5.9%490

Bottled/LP Gas

1%85

Wood

0.7%59

Fuel Oil

0.7%55

Other

0.3%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,563

Mean Household Incomei

$86,006

Per Capita Incomei

$37,627

Poverty Ratei

11.1%

Unemploymenti

8.2%

Labor Forcei

10,208

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%404

$10K–$15K

3.6%301

$15K–$20K

4.4%361

$20K–$25K

4%330

$25K–$30K

1.7%140

$30K–$35K

4.1%341

$35K–$40K

4.1%338

$40K–$45K

3.7%306

$45K–$50K

4.1%342

$50K–$60K

7.3%609

$60K–$75K

7.7%636

$75K–$100K

14.4%1,190

$100K–$125K

12.4%1,024

$125K–$150K

12.5%1,034

$150K–$200K

6.3%519

$200K+

5%411

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

706

Residentsi

975

Avg. Tenant Renti

$292/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

34 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing105 homes93% occupied$398/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers71 homes82% occupied$478/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8530 homes63% occupied$246/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $76,563/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

86.9%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

11.5%

Low income$38K–$61K/yr

1.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $61K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

80.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

66.3% of subsidized households are minority

18.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26.2% 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

3721.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Canada

Germany

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,268

Avg. Commutei

26.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,372

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,026(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured