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.

Ambridge, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,890

Median Agei

36.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

63.8%4,398

Black

19.4%1,338

Two or More

8.7%601

Hispanic/Latino

7.9%541

Other

0.2%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%204

High School Diploma

35.9%1,717

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%330

Some College (1+ yr)

17.6%839

Associate's Degree

8.5%406

Bachelor's Degree

16.3%779

Master's Degree

2.2%106

Professional Degree

0.5%22

Doctorate

1.5%74

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

20.5%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$98,200

Median Renti

$969

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.7%1,466

Renter-Occupied

53.3%1,672

Total Units

3,805

Homeownership

46.7%

Vacancy Rate

17.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.8%173

$50K–$100K

42%616

$100K–$150K

21.4%313

$150K–$200K

21.9%321

$200K–$300K

1.4%21

$300K–$500K

1.1%16

$500K–$1M

0.4%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

216

$500–$750

229

$750–$1,000

393

$1,000–$1,250

390

$1,250–$1,500

212

$1,500–$2,000

137

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

1.7%63

1980–1989

0.5%20

1970–1979

3.9%147

1960–1969

6.3%240

1950–1959

14.4%549

1940–1949

10.7%406

1939 or earlier

62.5%2,380

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.3%2,614

Electricity

12.3%386

Bottled/LP Gas

3%93

Fuel Oil

1.1%33

Other

0.4%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,537

Mean Household Incomei

$65,685

Per Capita Incomei

$30,389

Poverty Ratei

15.4%

Unemploymenti

9.4%

Labor Forcei

3,909

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%177

$10K–$15K

7.1%222

$15K–$20K

7%219

$20K–$25K

4%124

$25K–$30K

6.5%205

$30K–$35K

4.7%149

$35K–$40K

1.5%46

$40K–$45K

6.9%216

$45K–$50K

2.7%85

$50K–$60K

11.7%366

$60K–$75K

10.3%323

$75K–$100K

8.2%258

$100K–$125K

7.5%236

$125K–$150K

8.3%261

$150K–$200K

6.6%207

$200K+

1.4%44

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

340

Residentsi

601

Avg. Tenant Renti

$352/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing272 homes97% occupied$346/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers66 homes68% occupied$375/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 82 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,537/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

86%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

11.6%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

1.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

72.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

47.8% of subsidized households are minority

27.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27.3% 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

2283.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

United Kingdom

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,369

Avg. Commutei

22.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,541

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

380(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.6%Insured

7.4%Uninsured

Ambridge, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026