Poverty Rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, an estimated 54,691 of 281,540 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 19.4%.
- How many people in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, an estimated 54,691 of 281,540 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 60.33% higher than the Pennsylvania average. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, an estimated 19.4% of 281,540 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 12.1% of 12,571,365 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 51.56% higher than the US average. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, an estimated 19.4% of 281,540 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
19% of 279 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
26.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
26.8% of 45 thousand people
Under 5 years
21.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
21.6% of 14 thousand people
5 to 17 years
29.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
29.2% of 31 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
26% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
26% of 44 thousand people
18 to 64 years
18.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
18.7% of 187 thousand people
18 to 34 years
23.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
23.5% of 95 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
13.7% of 92 thousand people
60 years and over
14.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
14.2% of 63 thousand people
65 years and over
12.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
12.8% of 47 thousand people
- Gender
Male
16.6% Poverty Rate for men in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
16.6% of 140 thousand people
Female
21.4% Poverty Rate for women in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
21.4% of 139 thousand people
- Race
White
13% Poverty Rate for White people in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
13% of 183 thousand people
Black or African American
34.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
34.8% of 55 thousand people
Asian
26% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
26% of 14 thousand people
Two or more races
18% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
18% of 21 thousand people
Hispanic
17.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
17.7% of 12 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
12.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
12.8% of 181 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
13.1% of 203 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
30% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
30% of 12 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
17.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
17.6% of 45 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
17.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
17.3% of 42 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
7.5% of 104 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
10.4% of 160 thousand people
Employed
9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
9% of 151 thousand people
Male
6.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
6.8% of 77 thousand people
Female
11.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
11.4% of 74 thousand people
Unemployed
34.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
34.9% of 8 thousand people
Male
28.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
28.9% of 5 thousand people
Female
42% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
42% of 4 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
17.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
17.7% of 238 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
2.6% of 111 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
31.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
31.7% of 58 thousand people
Did not work
30.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
30.1% of 70 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
28.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
28.4% of 117 thousand people
Male
23.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
23.8% of 60 thousand people
Female
33.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
33.2% of 57 thousand people
18 to 24 years
61.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
61.2% of 22 thousand people
25 to 34 years
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
16.8% of 40 thousand people
35 to 44 years
21.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
21.2% of 15 thousand people
45 to 54 years
17.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
17.2% of 8 thousand people
55 to 64 years
31.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
31.5% of 11 thousand people
65 to 74 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
21.8% of 11 thousand people
75 years and over
21.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
21.5% of 10 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
3.3% of 54 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
49.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
49.3% of 33 thousand people
Did not work
50.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
50.4% of 31 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
18.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
18.7%