Kittanning is a borough located in Armstrong County Pennsylvania. Kittanning has a 2024 population of 3,876. It is also the county seat of Armstrong County. Kittanning is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,918 in 2020.
The average household income in Kittanning is $95,770 with a poverty rate of 23.52%. The median age in Kittanning is 42.5 years: 38.4 years for males, and 47.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kittanning was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,599 | 92.05% |
| Black or African American | 139 | 3.55% |
| Other race | 112 | 2.86% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 1.46% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,653 | 2.3 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Non Family | 821 | 1.29 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Married | 597 | 3.38 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Female | 174 | 3.22 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Male | 61 | 2.7 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
45.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 270 | 9.61% |
| Associates Degree | 194 | 6.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 221 | 7.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 197 | 7.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,366 | 48.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 128 | 4.56% |
| Some College | 433 | 15.41% |
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 | 2,572 | 2,174 | 390 |
| Hispanic | 119 | 119 | 14 |
| Black | 102 | 102 | 0 |
| Other Race | 78 | 78 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 26 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,028 | $0 | $20,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,750 | $250,001 | $75,750 |
| High School Graduate | $49,531 | $58,088 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,607 | $17,143 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,462 | $58,589 | $29,427 |
| Some College | $28,542 | $65,230 | $20,438 |
$43,462
Average Earnings
$58,589
Average Male
$29,427
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.57% of Kittanning residents speak only English, while 2.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,506 | 819 | 23.36% |
| Black | 120 | 74 | 61.67% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Multiple | 57 | 1 | 1.75% |
23.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.85%
Male Poverty Rate
23.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kittanning is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kittanning is Multiple, with 1.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.28% |
| Some College | 23.97% |
| High School | 21.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.73% |
| Female Employed | 17.65% |
| Male Employed | 10.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,385 | $124,485 |
| Households | $53,996 | $95,770 |
| Married Families | $82,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,406 | $61,754 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
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
383
Number of Veterans
367
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 140 |
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 144 |
| 65 to 74 | 110 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 348 | 12.21% |
| Black | 35 | 34.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
88.77%
Born in Kittanning
98.64%
Native Born
1.36%
Foreign Born
1.36%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.64% of Kittanning residents were born in the United States, with 88.77% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.36% 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 | 3,824 | -11 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 3,835 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 3,845 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 3,855 | -11 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 3,866 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 3,876 | -11 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 3,887 | -39 | -0.99% |
| 2022 | 3,926 | 26 | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 3,900 | -18 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 3,918 | 201 | 5.41% |
| 2019 | 3,717 | -41 | -1.09% |
| 2018 | 3,758 | -37 | -0.97% |
| 2017 | 3,795 | -30 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 3,825 | -28 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 3,853 | -47 | -1.21% |
| 2014 | 3,900 | -28 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 3,928 | -19 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 3,947 | -31 | -0.78% |
| 2011 | 3,978 | -30 | -0.75% |
| 2010 | 4,008 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,787 | -333 | -6.5% |
| 1990 | 5,120 | -312 | -5.74% |
| 1980 | 5,432 | -799 | -12.82% |
| 1970 | 6,231 | -562 | -8.27% |
| 1960 | 6,793 | -938 | -12.13% |
| 1950 | 7,731 | 181 | 2.4% |
| 1940 | 7,550 | -258 | -3.3% |
| 1930 | 7,808 | 655 | 9.16% |
| 1920 | 7,153 | 2,842 | 65.92% |
| 1910 | 4,311 | 409 | 10.48% |
| 1900 | 3,902 | 807 | 26.07% |
| 1890 | 3,095 | 471 | 17.95% |
| 1880 | 2,624 | -1,200 | -31.38% |