Wilkinsburg Population

1880–2026

13,456

2026 projection

5.8% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Wilkinsburg. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202613,456-1461.07%
202513,602-910.66%
202413,693-1100.80%
202313,803-1280.92%
202213,931-1951.38%
202114,126-1511.06%
202014,277-1,0146.63%
201915,291-780.51%
201815,369-920.60%
201715,461-1000.64%

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Wilkinsburg Demographics

40median age

Median age

Female41.8 yrs
Male37.6 yrs

Adults

11,896
2,908 seniors · 24%8,988 other adults

Sex

Female 56.7% · 7,960Male 43.3% · 6,067

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 140 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

Wilkinsburg Income

$46,416median household income

Median household income

$46,416

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,309

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

20.4%

About 1 in 5 residents

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

Wilkinsburg Marital Status

21% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married21%24%18%
Never married57%58%56%
Divorced13%11%15%
Widowed6%4%8%
Separated3%3%4%

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