Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 303,620 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 69th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $64,137, the median home value is $193,200, and the median age is 33.5.

The population has grown 0.8% since 2010 (305,283 → 307,668).

303,620

Population

5483

People / sq mi

$64,137

Median Income

$193,200

Median Home Value

Pittsburgh covers 55.4 sq mi of land at 5483 people per square mile.

About Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh is a city in Pennsylvania with a population of 303,620. It ranks #2 among cities in Pennsylvania by population. The median age is 33.5, younger than the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The median household income in Pittsburgh is $64,137, below the US median of $74,580. 12.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $193,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,221. The homeownership rate of 47.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Pittsburgh reflects 47.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 20.4% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.1 minutes each way.

Pittsburgh city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Pittsburgh city had a population of 305,283 in 2010 and 307,668 in 2024, a 0.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 307,668 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.06%.

307,668

Population (2024)

305,283

Population (2010)

307,668

Peak (2024)

0.06%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	305,283	-	-	estimate
2011	306,012	+729	+0.24%	estimate
2012	306,355	+343	+0.11%	estimate
2013	306,902	+547	+0.18%	estimate
2014	305,964	-938	-0.31%	estimate
2015	304,070	-1,894	-0.62%	estimate
2016	304,643	+573	+0.19%	estimate
2017	301,494	-3,149	-1.03%	estimate
2018	300,570	-924	-0.31%	estimate
2019	300,286	-284	-0.09%	estimate
2020	302,798	+2,512	+0.84%	estimate
2021	305,427	+2,629	+0.87%	estimate
2022	303,057	-2,370	-0.78%	estimate
2023	304,766	+1,709	+0.56%	estimate
2024	307,668	+2,902	+0.95%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	63.7%
Black or African American	22.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$64,137

Median Household Income

$43,590

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$193,200

Median Home Value

$1,221

Median Rent

47.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.3%

High School+

47.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

12.4%

Drive Alone

48.2%

Public Transit

20.4%

Work From Home

23.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

23.1%

Foreign Born

88.2%

Non-English at Home

4.5%

Veterans

14.2%

With Disability

94.8%

Health Insurance

93.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	34.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	14.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	10.0%
Information	8.2%
Manufacturing	5.2%
Retail Trade	4.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.2%
Construction	3.3%
Public Administration	3.1%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.0%
Agriculture & Mining	0.3%

Largest cities in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia (1,582,432)Allentown (125,320)Reading (94,836)Erie (94,156)Bethlehem (77,069)Scranton (76,074)Lancaster (57,683)Levittown (50,930)Harrisburg (50,092)York (44,830)View all Pennsylvania cities →

Largest counties in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County (1,582,432)Allegheny County (1,240,476)Montgomery County (861,225)Bucks County (645,993)Delaware County (576,195)

Part of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania demographic profile All Pennsylvania data →

Metro areas in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia (6,241,882)Pittsburgh (2,443,921)Allentown (866,764)Harrisburg (597,894)Scranton (567,887)Lancaster (555,151)York (459,312)Reading (429,989)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Pittsburgh, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a population of 303,620 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 69th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is $64,137, with 12.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is $193,200, with median monthly rent at $1,221 and a homeownership rate of 47.2%.

The median age in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 33.5 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The population has grown 0.8% since 2010 (305,283 → 307,668).