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.

Vandergrift, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,011

Median Agei

36.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.2%4,270

Two or More

9.5%478

Hispanic/Latino

3.2%158

Black

2.1%104

Asian

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%145

High School Diploma

35.5%1,156

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%243

Some College (1+ yr)

16.4%534

Associate's Degree

16.2%526

Bachelor's Degree

9.7%316

Master's Degree

3.4%110

Professional Degree

0.2%6

Doctorate

0.7%22

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

14%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$93,900

Median Renti

$794

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.5%1,198

Renter-Occupied

45.5%1,001

Total Units

2,731

Homeownership

54.5%

Vacancy Rate

19.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.4%136

$50K–$100K

48.6%582

$100K–$150K

18.4%220

$150K–$200K

13.2%158

$200K–$300K

7%84

$300K–$500K

1.1%13

$1M+

0.4%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

212

$750–$1,000

452

$1,000–$1,250

106

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.7%19

2000–2009

0.8%21

1990–1999

0.1%4

1980–1989

1.2%32

1970–1979

7.5%204

1960–1969

8.5%233

1950–1959

13.8%376

1940–1949

13.7%375

1939 or earlier

53.7%1,467

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.6%1,948

Electricity

4.9%107

Fuel Oil

3%67

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%46

Wood

1.4%30

No Fuel

0%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,901

Mean Household Incomei

$58,037

Per Capita Incomei

$25,660

Poverty Ratei

21.5%

Unemploymenti

8.8%

Labor Forcei

2,556

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%101

$10K–$15K

6.3%138

$15K–$20K

3.5%78

$20K–$25K

8.5%187

$25K–$30K

3%66

$30K–$35K

7%153

$35K–$40K

4.4%96

$40K–$45K

5.7%126

$45K–$50K

3.9%86

$50K–$60K

18.7%412

$60K–$75K

9.1%200

$75K–$100K

11.4%251

$100K–$125K

5.7%125

$125K–$150K

5.8%128

$150K–$200K

1.8%40

$200K+

0.5%12

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

155

Residentsi

205

Avg. Tenant Renti

$389/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing100 homes93% occupied$385/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers55 homes78% occupied$397/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,901/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

81.6%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

15.8%

Low income$25K–$41K/yr

2.6%

Who Receives This Housing

59% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15.2% of subsidized households are minority

44.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

49.4% 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

1072.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,325

Avg. Commutei

25.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,332

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

252(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured