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Population Review

Census ACS · #26 MSA

Pittsburgh Metro Area

The Pittsburgh, Pa Metropolitan Statistical Area has 2,443,921 residents. The median household income is $73,942 and the median home value is $204,500.

2,443,921

Population

433

People / sq mi

$73,942

Median Income

$204,500

Median Home Value

The Pittsburgh CBSA covers 5,640 sq mi of land at 433.3 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White84.1%
Black or African American7.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%

Economy & Income

$73,942

Median Household Income

$44,726

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Pittsburgh metro's price level is 94.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 5.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $73,942 has the buying power of $78,104 in average-priced US metros.

94.7

Price Level (US = 100)

$78,104

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$73,942

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$204,500

Median Home Value

$1,011

Median Rent

70.5%

Homeownership

Education

94.9%

High School+

37.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.6%

Drive Alone

15.4%

Work From Home

26.2 min

Avg Commute

15.6%

Foreign Born

Pittsburgh spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Pittsburgh, Pa Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 2,443,921 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #26 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Pittsburgh metro area is $73,942, with a per capita income of $44,726.

The Pittsburgh, Pa CBSA spans the state of Pennsylvania.

Data for the Pittsburgh, Pa CBSA (38300) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.