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 $57,881 with a poverty rate of 25.83%. The median age in Duquesne is 36.5 years: 31.1 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Duquesne was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,341 | 44.67% |
| White | 2,008 | 38.31% |
| Two or more races | 824 | 15.72% |
| Other race | 67 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| 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 | 2,083 | 2.49 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Non Family | 1,019 | 1.13 | 46 | 54 |
| Female | 605 | 4.05 | 23 | 77 |
| Married | 382 | 3.46 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Male | 77 | 3.47 | 22.1 | 77.9 |
3.72
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
44.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 229 | 7.08% |
| Associates Degree | 341 | 10.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 193 | 5.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 150 | 4.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,559 | 48.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 2.41% |
| Some College | 683 | 21.13% |
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 | 1,613 | 1,493 | 120 |
| Black | 1,271 | 1,131 | 161 |
| 2+ Races | 290 | 243 | 57 |
| Hispanic | 78 | 61 | 5 |
| Other Race | 48 | 48 | 0 |
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 19.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,460 | $47,857 | $43,371 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,707 | $0 | $39,878 |
| High School Graduate | $21,494 | $20,404 | $29,603 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,661 | $45,455 | $27,111 |
| Overall | $31,875 | $21,725 | $37,979 |
| Some College | $38,174 | $38,508 | $37,656 |
$31,875
Average Earnings
$21,725
Average Male
$37,979
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.82% of Duquesne residents speak only English, while 5.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,341 | 853 | 36.44% |
| White | 1,989 | 363 | 18.25% |
| Multiple | 824 | 120 | 14.56% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 17 | 14.17% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
25.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.34%
Male Poverty Rate
23.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Duquesne is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Duquesne is Hispanic, with 14.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 25.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.58% |
| High School | 14.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46% |
| Male Employed | 15.18% |
| Female Employed | 8.23% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,333 | $67,757 |
| Households | $40,969 | $57,881 |
| Married Families | $60,893 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,602 | $44,150 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.5%
Male Marriage Rate
22.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
206
Number of Veterans
201
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 104 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 83 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 7.94% |
| Black | 65 | 4.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
87.43%
Born in Duquesne
99.14%
Native Born
0.86%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
99.14% of Duquesne residents were born in the United States, with 87.43% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.61% 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% |