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 $45,457 with a poverty rate of 31.61%. The median age in East Pittsburgh is 32.7 years: 39.6 years for males, and 30.4 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 | 1,268 | 67.95% |
| White | 508 | 27.22% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 4.82% |
| 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 | 809 | 2.3 | 28.8 | 71.2 |
| Female | 336 | 3.27 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
| Non Family | 328 | 1.07 | 27.4 | 72.6 |
| Male | 103 | 2.9 | 21.4 | 78.6 |
| Married | 42 | 2.62 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
28.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 5.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 222 | 18.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 3.11% |
| High School Graduate | 479 | 39.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 1.31% |
| Some College | 404 | 33.09% |
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 | 736 | 727 | 208 |
| White | 462 | 455 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 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 28.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,620 | $0 | $52,524 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,125 | $48,125 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,379 | $46,042 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,125 | $42,550 | $34,654 |
| Some College | $35,110 | $36,429 | $34,226 |
$37,125
Average Earnings
$42,550
Average Male
$34,654
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.34% of East Pittsburgh residents speak only English, while 4.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,268 | 421 | 33.2% |
| White | 499 | 110 | 22.04% |
| Multiple | 90 | 56 | 62.22% |
31.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.32%
Male Poverty Rate
26.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Pittsburgh is Multiple, with 62.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Pittsburgh is White, with 22.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 32.62% |
| High School | 17.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60.98% |
| Female Employed | 17.67% |
| Male Employed | 14.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,247 | $42,161 |
| Households | $35,483 | $45,457 |
| Married Families | $47,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,625 | $46,560 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
7.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
6.3%
Male Marriage Rate
8.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
121
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 14.65% |
| Black | 52 | 6.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
88.16%
Born in East Pittsburgh
98.77%
Native Born
1.23%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.23%
Naturalized
98.77% of East Pittsburgh residents were born in the United States, with 88.16% 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% |