Jeannette Population

1890–2026

8,434

2026 projection

3.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Jeannette. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20268,434-550.65%
20258,489-500.59%
20248,539-410.48%
20238,580-470.54%
20228,627-850.98%
20218,712-680.77%
20208,780-750.85%
20198,855-850.95%
20188,940-870.96%
20179,027-971.06%

Showing 10 of 29 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Jeannette has a population change lower than Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Pennsylvania+0.5%
  • Westmoreland County−1.4%
  • Jeannette−3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Jeannette Demographics

47.1median age

Median age

Female47.2 yrs
Male47 yrs

Adults

7,297
1,980 seniors (65+) · 27% of adults5,317 other adults

Sex

Female 50.7% · 4,391Male 49.3% · 4,266

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 87 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Jeannette Income

$49,188median household income

Median household income

$49,188

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,175

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

18.8%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Jeannette Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%44%44%
Never married33%38%28%
Divorced14%14%14%
Widowed7%3%11%
Separated2%<1%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201