Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Population 2022
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania's estimated population is 1,256,024 with a growth rate of 0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Allegheny County, Pennsylvania is the 2nd largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 Population was 1,223,348 and has seen a growth of 2.67% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 10,309 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 15,087 | 4,778 | 46.35% |
| 1810 | 25,317 | 10,230 | 67.81% |
| 1820 | 34,921 | 9,604 | 37.93% |
| 1830 | 50,552 | 15,631 | 44.76% |
| 1840 | 81,235 | 30,683 | 60.70% |
| 1850 | 138,290 | 57,055 | 70.23% |
| 1860 | 178,831 | 40,541 | 29.32% |
| 1870 | 262,204 | 83,373 | 46.62% |
| 1880 | 355,869 | 93,665 | 35.72% |
| 1890 | 551,959 | 196,090 | 55.10% |
| 1900 | 775,058 | 223,099 | 40.42% |
| 1910 | 1,018,460 | 243,402 | 31.40% |
| 1920 | 1,185,810 | 167,350 | 16.43% |
| 1930 | 1,374,410 | 188,600 | 15.90% |
| 1940 | 1,411,540 | 37,130 | 2.70% |
| 1950 | 1,515,240 | 103,700 | 7.35% |
| 1960 | 1,628,590 | 113,350 | 7.48% |
| 1970 | 1,605,020 | -23,570 | -1.45% |
| 1980 | 1,450,080 | -154,940 | -9.65% |
| 1990 | 1,336,450 | -113,630 | -7.84% |
| 2010 | 1,223,348 | -113,102 | -8.46% |
| 2011 | 1,226,071 | 2,723 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 1,228,794 | 2,723 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 1,231,517 | 2,723 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 1,234,240 | 2,723 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 1,236,963 | 2,723 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 1,239,686 | 2,723 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 1,242,409 | 2,723 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 1,245,132 | 2,723 | 0.22% |
| 2019 | 1,247,855 | 2,723 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 1,250,578 | 2,723 | 0.22% |
| 2021 | 1,253,301 | 2,723 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 1,256,024 | 2,723 | 0.22% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 962,931 | 79.03% |
| Black or African American | 158,337 | 13.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,437 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 47,800 | 3.92% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 513 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race | 10,001 | 0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 37,361 | 3.07% |
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 545,695 | 2.17 | 64.3 |
| Married | 224,890 | 2.95 | 86.4 |
| Male | 19,895 | 2.84 | 62 |
| Female | 57,808 | 2.91 | 51.8 |
| Non Family | 243,102 | 1.22 | 46.9 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13,807 | 1.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31,901 | 3.61% |
| High School Graduate | 233,079 | 26.38% |
| Some College | 142,035 | 16.08% |
| Associates Degree | 87,227 | 9.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 218,237 | 24.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 157,201 | 17.79% |
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 30,990 | 27,417 | 22,257 |
| Other Race | 5,968 | 5,299 | 2,644 |
| White | 720,542 | 690,288 | 317,002 |
| Hispanic | 15,720 | 13,891 | 6,714 |
| 2+ Races | 15,577 | 14,699 | 6,625 |
| Black | 100,163 | 90,950 | 22,664 |
| Islander | 327 | 327 | 61 |
| Native American | 1,051 | 927 | 181 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 71.82%.
$45,586
Average Earnings
$53,382
Average Male
$38,476
Average Female
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Language by Age
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Language
92.39% of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania residents speak only English, while 7.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.11% of the population.
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,355 | 418 | 30.85% |
| Black | 153,065 | 41,159 | 26.89% |
| Multiple | 36,085 | 7,831 | 21.70% |
| Hispanic | 25,319 | 4,550 | 17.97% |
| Asian | 45,659 | 7,120 | 15.59% |
| Islander | 505 | 67 | 13.27% |
| White | 926,541 | 73,918 | 7.98% |
| Other | 1,875 | NaN% |
11.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.14%
Male Poverty Rate
12.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
The race most likely to be in poverty in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania is Native, with 30.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.37%.
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Married by Age and Sex
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58,647 | 7.28% |
| Black | 9,246 | 7.85% |
| Native American | 180 | 15.13% |
| Asian | 454 | 1.21% |
| Islander | 33 | 8.82% |
| Other Race | 249 | 3.54% |
| 2+ Races | 1,047 | 5.39% |
| Hispanic | 923 | 4.90% |
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Veterans by Education
7.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
65%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.86%
Born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
93.95%
Native Born
6.05%
Foreign Born
3.13%
Non Citizen
2.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.95% of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania residents were born in the United States, with 76.86% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990