Pittsburgh, PA: What you need to know
Pittsburgh may be known as the Steel City for its 300-plus steel-related companies and its six-time championship winning NFL team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, yet when it comes to arts, education and lifestyle amenities, the city is far from the rigidity such a name may imply. With more than 60 colleges and universities, including research and development leaders Carnegie-Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh, the city also earns praise for its smart population.
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Pittsburgh, PA City Profile
Quick Facts
| Population | 305,928 |
| Median Age | 33 |
| Median Household Income | $40,715 |
| Median Home Price | $94,700 |
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Pittsburgh, PA Demographics
Median Population in Pittsburgh, PA
| Median Age | 33.2% |
| Age 18 Over | 84% |
| Age 21 Over | 76.2% |
| Age 62 Over | 17.4% |
| Age 65 Over | 14% |
Race in Pittsburgh, PA
| Ethnicity White | 66.3% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 24.6% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 5.3% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 2.7% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.2% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 0.5% |
Population By Gender in Pittsburgh, PA
| Male | 48.9% | |
| Female | 51.1% |
Language in Pittsburgh, PA
| English Only | 89.4% | |
| English Other | 10.6% |
Commute Types in Pittsburgh, PA
| Walked | 11.1% | |
| Worked at Home | 4% | |
| Public Transportation | 17% | |
| Other Means | 2.9% | |
| Drove Alone | 55.7% | |
| Carpooled | 9.3% |