McKees Rocks is a borough located in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. McKees Rocks has a 2024 population of 5,624. McKees Rocks is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -4.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,908 in 2020.
The average household income in McKees Rocks is $46,909 with a poverty rate of 33.14%. The median age in McKees Rocks is 43.5 years: 39.3 years for males, and 48 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McKees Rocks was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,332 | 57.18% |
| Black or African American | 1,493 | 25.62% |
| Other race | 518 | 8.89% |
| Two or more races | 386 | 6.62% |
| Asian | 64 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.58% |
| 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 | 2,973 | 1.96 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Non Family | 1,805 | 1.24 | 29.7 | 70.3 |
| Female | 555 | 2.66 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Married | 445 | 3.15 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Male | 168 | 4.19 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
2.86
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
46.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 227 | 5.08% |
| Associates Degree | 397 | 8.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 373 | 8.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 108 | 2.42% |
| High School Graduate | 2,239 | 50.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 1,051 | 23.51% |
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 | 2,890 | 2,631 | 397 |
| Black | 1,108 | 1,064 | 53 |
| Other Race | 277 | 277 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 185 | 185 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $32,614 | $31,639 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,375 | $0 | $69,423 |
| High School Graduate | $34,288 | $35,963 | $33,542 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,088 | $48,419 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,822 | $37,449 | $33,722 |
| Some College | $35,068 | $45,695 | $27,346 |
$34,822
Average Earnings
$37,449
Average Male
$33,722
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.31% of McKees Rocks residents speak only English, while 4.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,261 | 750 | 23% |
| Black | 1,493 | 641 | 42.93% |
| Multiple | 386 | 261 | 67.62% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 146 | 100% |
| Other | 450 | 146 | 32.44% |
| Asian | 64 | 53 | 82.81% |
| Native | 34 | 34 | 100% |
33.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.29%
Male Poverty Rate
38.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McKees Rocks is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McKees Rocks is White, with 23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 37.84% |
| Some College | 33.98% |
| High School | 24.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 80.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 56.52% |
| Female Employed | 5.8% |
| Male Employed | 1.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,890 | $56,660 |
| Households | $33,510 | $46,909 |
| Married Families | $56,326 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,061 | $38,120 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.9%
Male Marriage Rate
17.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
354
Number of Veterans
343
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 205 |
| Vietnam | 81 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 109 |
| 65 to 74 | 84 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 234 | 7.84% |
| Black | 120 | 10.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
44.3%
Employment Rate
14.6%
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
81.98%
Born in McKees Rocks
95.61%
Native Born
4.39%
Foreign Born
2.87%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
95.61% of McKees Rocks residents were born in the United States, with 81.98% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.87% 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 | 5,269 | -71 | -1.33% |
| 2028 | 5,340 | -71 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 5,411 | -71 | -1.3% |
| 2026 | 5,482 | -71 | -1.28% |
| 2025 | 5,553 | -71 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 5,624 | -71 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 5,695 | -66 | -1.15% |
| 2022 | 5,761 | -82 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 5,843 | -65 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 5,908 | 52 | 0.89% |
| 2019 | 5,856 | -30 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 5,886 | -34 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 5,920 | -48 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 5,968 | -44 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 6,012 | -43 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 6,055 | -24 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 6,079 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 6,085 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 6,088 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 6,083 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,622 | -1,069 | -13.9% |
| 1990 | 7,691 | -1,051 | -12.02% |
| 1980 | 8,742 | -3,159 | -26.54% |
| 1970 | 11,901 | -1,284 | -9.74% |
| 1960 | 13,185 | -3,056 | -18.82% |
| 1950 | 16,241 | -780 | -4.58% |
| 1940 | 17,021 | -1,095 | -6.04% |
| 1930 | 18,116 | 1,403 | 8.39% |
| 1920 | 16,713 | 2,011 | 13.68% |
| 1910 | 14,702 | 8,350 | 131.45% |
| 1900 | 6,352 | 1,083 | 20.55% |