Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,238,177 | — | #36 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,548 | +4.5% | #645 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,936 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $227,600 | -19.3% | #1,106 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,153 | -0.9% | #618 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | -8.5% | #1,141 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Allegheny County has a population of 1,238,177, making it the #36 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Allegheny County is $78,548, ranking #645 out of 3,222 counties — 4.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.5% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Allegheny County is $227,600 (-19.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,153/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.2%.
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96.2% of residents in Allegheny County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% above the national rate.
About Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 1,238,177, making it the 36th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Allegheny County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Allegheny County is $78,548, which ranks #645 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Allegheny County is $227,600, 19.3% below the national median. Renters in Allegheny County pay a median gross rent of $1,153 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Allegheny County, 45.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.8 min.
Allegheny County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.4%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (4.3%).
All data for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.