Duquesne is a city located in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. Duquesne has a 2024 population of 5,015. Duquesne is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by -4.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,243 in 2020.
The average household income in Duquesne is $49,555 with a poverty rate of 29.42%. The median age in Duquesne is 34.3 years: 30.9 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Duquesne was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,330 | 44.93% |
| White | 1,939 | 37.39% |
| Two or more races | 813 | 15.68% |
| Other race | 104 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,101 | 2.45 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Non Family | 1,047 | 1.13 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Female | 610 | 3.94 | 19.3 | 80.7 |
| Married | 374 | 3.59 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Male | 70 | 3.06 | 25.7 | 74.3 |
3.67
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
43.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 157 | 4.74% |
| Associates Degree | 329 | 9.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 249 | 7.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 115 | 3.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,650 | 49.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 2.26% |
| Some College | 738 | 22.28% |
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 | 1,540 | 1,451 | 104 |
| Black | 1,385 | 1,245 | 175 |
| 2+ Races | 295 | 292 | 61 |
| Hispanic | 100 | 80 | 9 |
| Other Race | 78 | 78 | 15 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 20.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,518 | $17,083 | $46,026 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,708 | $0 | $42,708 |
| High School Graduate | $20,700 | $20,227 | $22,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,563 | $0 | $34,125 |
| Overall | $24,760 | $21,748 | $32,988 |
| Some College | $34,167 | $40,146 | $33,750 |
$24,760
Average Earnings
$21,748
Average Male
$32,988
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.35% of Duquesne residents speak only English, while 3.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,330 | 996 | 42.75% |
| White | 1,914 | 399 | 20.85% |
| Multiple | 813 | 107 | 13.16% |
| Hispanic | 165 | 23 | 13.94% |
29.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.59%
Male Poverty Rate
29.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Duquesne is Black, with 42.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Duquesne is Multiple, with 13.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 27.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.51% |
| High School | 18.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.31% |
| Male Employed | 14.92% |
| Female Employed | 9.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,000 | $54,163 |
| Households | $41,208 | $49,555 |
| Married Families | $59,815 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,708 | $41,562 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.1%
Male Marriage Rate
24.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
191
Number of Veterans
177
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 112 |
| Korea | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 83 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 8.1% |
| Black | 54 | 3.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
88.31%
Born in Duquesne
98.84%
Native Born
1.16%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
0.39%
Naturalized
98.84% of Duquesne residents were born in the United States, with 88.31% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,730 | -57 | -1.19% |
| 2028 | 4,787 | -57 | -1.18% |
| 2027 | 4,844 | -57 | -1.16% |
| 2026 | 4,901 | -57 | -1.15% |
| 2025 | 4,958 | -57 | -1.14% |
| 2024 | 5,015 | -57 | -1.12% |
| 2023 | 5,072 | -57 | -1.11% |
| 2022 | 5,129 | -73 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 5,202 | -41 | -0.78% |
| 2020 | 5,243 | -314 | -5.65% |
| 2019 | 5,557 | 15 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 5,542 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 5,531 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 5,536 | -8 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 5,544 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 5,541 | -21 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 5,562 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 5,568 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 5,570 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 5,566 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,332 | -1,193 | -13.99% |
| 1990 | 8,525 | -1,569 | -15.54% |
| 1980 | 10,094 | -1,316 | -11.53% |
| 1970 | 11,410 | -3,609 | -24.03% |
| 1960 | 15,019 | -2,601 | -14.76% |
| 1950 | 17,620 | -3,073 | -14.85% |
| 1940 | 20,693 | -703 | -3.29% |
| 1930 | 21,396 | 2,385 | 12.55% |
| 1920 | 19,011 | 3,284 | 20.88% |
| 1910 | 15,727 | 6,691 | 74.05% |
| 1900 | 9,036 | 4,306 | 91.04% |