Pittsburgh: Demographics & People
Pittsburgh's population stands at 304,759 people, in 138,188 households. Population grew 0.4% from 303,620 (2022) to 304,759 (2024). Median age 33.6 years. (7.0y younger than Allegheny County; 3.2y younger than Pennsylvania). Children under 18 are 15% of the population. Population is 62% White (non-Hispanic) and 22% Black. 43% of households are family-led. County is losing 21,053 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 32% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household (vs Pennsylvania avg 2.4).
- 57% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Pennsylvania 44%).
- 43 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Pennsylvania 66).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.4% from 303,620 (2022) to 304,759 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~305,918 (extrapolated at 0.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 307,482.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,250,578 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 303,620 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 304,759 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 304,759 people (vs Pennsylvania 12,317) |
| Population Estimate | 307,482 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 33.6y is 5.3 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 15% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 33.6 years (vs Pennsylvania 36.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 14.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 304,759 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 44,432 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 115,055.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 97,605.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 47,667 |
| Population under 18 | 44,432 |
| Median age | 33.6 years (vs Pennsylvania 36.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 304,759 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 193,324 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 68,188 |
| Asian residents | 17,744 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 12,851 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 54.1% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Asian population | 6.1% (vs Pennsylvania 2.5%) |
| Black population | 22.1% (vs Pennsylvania 7.7%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.5% (vs Pennsylvania 8.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 61.9% (vs Pennsylvania 71.2%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 10% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 199,143 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 72,867 |
| Share born in this state | 65.3% |
| Share born in another state | 34.7% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 23.9% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 9.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 27,319 |
| From Europe | 5,682 |
| From Asia | 151 |
| From Africa | 13,130 |
| From Latin America | 118 |
| Census Foreign Born · Caribbean | 105 |
| Census Foreign Born · South America | 12 |
Households & Family Composition
138,188 households. Averaging 2.0 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 43% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 58,261 families, 20% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 45,028 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 58,261 |
| Married couples with children | 11,832 |
| Single-parent households | 1,768 |
| Average household size | 2.03 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 8.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 3,048 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 1,037 |
| Family households | 59,017 households (vs Pennsylvania 2,885) |
| Households that are families | 42.7% (vs Pennsylvania 55.6%) |
| Total households | 138,188 households (vs Pennsylvania 5,038) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 20.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 21,053 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 20.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 1,054,979 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 1,076,032 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -21,053 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 19,128 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.4% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 24,664 residents live in group quarters (8.1% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 24,664 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans Services · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS BMF keyword
Other
| Congressional District · District | 18 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 42003 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 42 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 003 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Allegheny |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 9.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 8.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 10.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 42003 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Allegheny County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large central metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 64,251 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 42003 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Allegheny County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 87.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 75.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 54.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 1,216,045 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 145 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 169 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 15 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 14.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 304,759, stable, young professional, middle-class, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 304,759 people (vs Pennsylvania 12,317) |
| Town Summary · County | Allegheny County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade