Braddock is a borough located in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. Braddock has a 2024 population of 1,653. Braddock is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -3.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,720 in 2020.
The average household income in Braddock is $39,572 with a poverty rate of 36.04%. The median age in Braddock is 33.7 years: 31.6 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Braddock was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,480 | 74.79% |
| White | 426 | 21.53% |
| Two or more races | 73 | 3.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 742 | 2.51 | 28.2 | 71.8 |
| Non Family | 380 | 1.16 | 26.1 | 73.9 |
| Female | 168 | 3.98 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Married | 100 | 3.82 | 26 | 74 |
| Male | 94 | 3.94 | 20.2 | 79.8 |
3.72
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
28.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 5.42% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 8.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 3.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 3.76% |
| High School Graduate | 756 | 54.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.14% |
| Some College | 331 | 23.93% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,002 | 964 | 55 |
| White | 268 | 241 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 43 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 43.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,750 | $30,781 | $21,480 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,766 | $27,813 | $20,954 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$25,766
Average Earnings
$27,813
Average Male
$20,954
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.13% of Braddock residents speak only English, while 4.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,430 | 318 | 22.24% |
| White | 348 | 250 | 71.84% |
| Multiple | 73 | 62 | 84.93% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 58 | 100% |
36.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
43.72%
Male Poverty Rate
28.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Braddock is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Braddock is Black, with 22.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.42% |
| Some College | 36.7% |
| High School | 30.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 28.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Male Employed | 18.64% |
| Female Employed | 17.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,769 | $49,569 |
| Households | $24,489 | $39,572 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,857 | $28,819 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
12.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
12.7%
Male Marriage Rate
12.6%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
77
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 52 | 4.75% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 43.64% |
| White | 22 | 6.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
38.9%
Employment Rate
33.9%
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
88.13%
Born in Braddock
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Braddock residents were born in the United States, with 88.13% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% 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 | 1,569 | -17 | -1.07% |
| 2028 | 1,586 | -17 | -1.06% |
| 2027 | 1,603 | -16 | -0.99% |
| 2026 | 1,619 | -17 | -1.04% |
| 2025 | 1,636 | -17 | -1.03% |
| 2024 | 1,653 | -17 | -1.02% |
| 2023 | 1,670 | -18 | -1.07% |
| 2022 | 1,688 | -25 | -1.46% |
| 2021 | 1,713 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 1,720 | -387 | -18.37% |
| 2019 | 2,107 | -9 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 2,116 | -12 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 2,128 | -14 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 2,142 | -7 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 2,149 | -13 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 2,162 | -10 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 2,172 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 2,174 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 2,175 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 2,173 | 0 | 0% |