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.

Wilkinsburg, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,027

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

46.2%6,475

White

36.6%5,135

Two or More

8.3%1,165

Hispanic/Latino

5.3%739

Asian

2.3%322

Other

1.3%181

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%326

High School Diploma

19.7%2,121

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%718

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%1,281

Associate's Degree

14.7%1,589

Bachelor's Degree

19.2%2,070

Master's Degree

10.6%1,138

Professional Degree

2.9%316

Doctorate

4%428

HS or Higher

92.7%

BA or Higher

36.7%

Graduate+

17.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$155,500

Median Renti

$1,025

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

30.1%2,312

Renter-Occupied

69.9%5,373

Total Units

9,563

Homeownership

30.1%

Vacancy Rate

19.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.8%181

$50K–$100K

25.1%580

$100K–$150K

14.8%343

$150K–$200K

16.7%387

$200K–$300K

21%486

$300K–$500K

11.9%275

$500K–$1M

1.9%44

$1M+

0.7%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

503

$500–$750

878

$750–$1,000

1,158

$1,000–$1,250

1,132

$1,250–$1,500

775

$1,500–$2,000

808

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%12

2010–2019

0.6%59

2000–2009

1.1%104

1990–1999

2.8%270

1980–1989

7.9%757

1970–1979

9.5%904

1960–1969

12%1,144

1950–1959

12.8%1,222

1940–1949

12.1%1,161

1939 or earlier

41.1%3,930

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.6%5,807

Electricity

21.8%1,679

Other

0.9%71

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%66

No Fuel

0.4%27

Fuel Oil

0.3%23

Wood

0.2%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,416

Mean Household Incomei

$65,834

Per Capita Incomei

$37,575

Poverty Ratei

20.1%

Unemploymenti

11.2%

Labor Forcei

7,713

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.9%841

$10K–$15K

9.4%722

$15K–$20K

5%384

$20K–$25K

3.7%288

$25K–$30K

3.3%253

$30K–$35K

3.5%266

$35K–$40K

4.9%373

$40K–$45K

7.2%553

$45K–$50K

5.5%421

$50K–$60K

8.4%643

$60K–$75K

8.5%651

$75K–$100K

10%771

$100K–$125K

6.7%513

$125K–$150K

5.6%428

$150K–$200K

3.4%263

$200K+

4.1%315

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

1,117

Residentsi

1,687

Avg. Tenant Renti

$359/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

48 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing46 homes87% occupied$380/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers594 homes82% occupied$365/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8428 homes88% occupied$338/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC49 homes99% occupied$439/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,416/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

84.3%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

13.1%

Low income$23K–$37K/yr

2.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $37K/yr

0.1%

Who Receives This Housing

72.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90.2% of subsidized households are minority

30.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40% 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

7385.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

India

China

Germany

Mexico

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,720

Avg. Commutei

29.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,853

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

560(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.3%Insured

5.7%Uninsured