East Pittsburgh is a borough located in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. East Pittsburgh has a 2024 population of 1,831. East Pittsburgh is currently declining at a rate of -1.29% annually and its population has decreased by -4.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,925 in 2020.
The average household income in East Pittsburgh is $50,709 with a poverty rate of 29.62%. The median age in East Pittsburgh is 33.9 years: 39.6 years for males, and 31.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Pittsburgh was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,089 | 59.77% |
| White | 655 | 35.95% |
| Two or more races | 78 | 4.28% |
| 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 | 780 | 2.33 | 35.5 | 64.5 |
| Non Family | 345 | 1.23 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Female | 274 | 3.37 | 28.8 | 71.2 |
| Male | 97 | 3.13 | 6.2 | 93.8 |
| Married | 64 | 2.56 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
35.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 95 | 7.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 251 | 20.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 3.13% |
| High School Graduate | 562 | 45.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 1.12% |
| Some College | 286 | 22.94% |
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 | 652 | 643 | 187 |
| White | 581 | 576 | 103 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 28.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,505 | $0 | $36,528 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,938 | $50,938 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,844 | $44,243 | $25,089 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,684 | $43,882 | $36,574 |
| Some College | $39,222 | $0 | $39,333 |
$38,684
Average Earnings
$43,882
Average Male
$36,574
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97% of East Pittsburgh residents speak only English, while 3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,089 | 364 | 33.43% |
| White | 636 | 132 | 20.75% |
| Multiple | 78 | 38 | 48.72% |
29.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.42%
Male Poverty Rate
24.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Pittsburgh is Multiple, with 48.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Pittsburgh is White, with 20.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 35.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.76% |
| High School | 11.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.24% |
| Female Employed | 7.58% |
| Male Employed | 5.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,589 | $47,085 |
| Households | $40,227 | $50,709 |
| Married Families | $53,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,219 | $50,518 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
10.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
9.5%
Male Marriage Rate
11.9%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
99
Number of Veterans
99
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 11.92% |
| Black | 25 | 3.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
5%
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
87.65%
Born in East Pittsburgh
97.97%
Native Born
2.03%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.03%
Naturalized
97.97% of East Pittsburgh residents were born in the United States, with 87.65% 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 | 1,715 | -23 | -1.32% |
| 2028 | 1,738 | -23 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 1,761 | -24 | -1.34% |
| 2026 | 1,785 | -23 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 1,808 | -23 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 1,831 | -24 | -1.29% |
| 2023 | 1,855 | -22 | -1.17% |
| 2022 | 1,877 | -26 | -1.37% |
| 2021 | 1,903 | -22 | -1.14% |
| 2020 | 1,925 | 168 | 9.56% |
| 2019 | 1,757 | -10 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 1,767 | -10 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 1,777 | -15 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 1,792 | -12 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 1,804 | -15 | -0.82% |
| 2014 | 1,819 | -6 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 1,825 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 1,828 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 1,827 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,827 | 0 | 0% |