Allegheny township is located in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania. Allegheny township has a 2024 population of 8,168. Allegheny township is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -1.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,309 in 2020.
The average household income in Allegheny township is $111,416 with a poverty rate of 8.19%. The median age in Allegheny township is 48.3 years: 49.1 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Allegheny township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,928 | 95.82% |
| Two or more races | 223 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 84 | 1.02% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,340 | 2.47 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Married | 1,914 | 3.04 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Non Family | 963 | 1.21 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Female | 281 | 2.92 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Male | 182 | 2.48 | 100 | 0 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
85.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 269 | 4.52% |
| Associates Degree | 984 | 16.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 938 | 15.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 720 | 12.1% |
| High School Graduate | 2,270 | 38.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 0.45% |
| Some College | 742 | 12.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,729 | 5,443 | 1,633 |
| Other Race | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 64 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 55 | 55 | 11 |
| Black | 39 | 38 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 35.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,071 | $88,750 | $67,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,750 | $101,719 | $68,802 |
| High School Graduate | $45,912 | $56,429 | $28,015 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,952 | $40,761 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,212 | $62,683 | $49,409 |
| Some College | $53,052 | $59,263 | $46,250 |
$56,212
Average Earnings
$62,683
Average Male
$49,409
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.02% of Allegheny township residents speak only English, while 1.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,882 | 654 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 14 | 18.42% |
| Multiple | 223 | 9 | 4.04% |
| Black | 39 | 1 | 2.56% |
8.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.38%
Male Poverty Rate
9.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Allegheny township is Hispanic, with 18.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Allegheny township is Black, with 2.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.77% |
| Some College | 5.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.78% |
| Male Employed | 2.88% |
| Female Employed | 2.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,806 | $130,865 |
| Households | $79,323 | $111,416 |
| Married Families | $113,349 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,583 | $58,228 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
615
Number of Veterans
589
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 265 |
| First Gulf War | 181 |
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 203 |
| 35 to 54 | 190 |
| 65 to 74 | 139 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 551 | 8.62% |
| Other Race | 54 | 64.29% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 13.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.53%
Born in Allegheny township
98.78%
Native Born
1.22%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
98.78% of Allegheny township residents were born in the United States, with 89.53% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,003 | -33 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 8,036 | -33 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 8,069 | -33 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 8,102 | -33 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 8,135 | -33 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 8,168 | -33 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 8,201 | -33 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 8,234 | -60 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 8,294 | -15 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 8,309 | 282 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 8,027 | -38 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 8,065 | -31 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 8,096 | -55 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 8,151 | -53 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 8,204 | -46 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 8,250 | -43 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 8,293 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 8,295 | 7 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 8,288 | 102 | 1.25% |
| 2010 | 8,186 | 0 | 0% |