Allegheny County's estimated 2026 population is 1,235,166 with a growth rate of 0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Allegheny County is the 2nd largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 1,223,973 and has seen a growth of 0.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Allegheny County includes 76.9% White, 12.5% Black or African American, 4.14% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (76.9%)
Black or African American (12.5%)
Two or more races (5.24%)
Asian (4.14%)
Other race (1.1%)
Native American (0.1%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 953,922 | 76.9% |
| Black or African American | 155,056 | 12.5% |
| Two or more races | 64,981 | 5.24% |
| Asian | 51,337 | 4.14% |
| Other race | 13,678 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 1,217 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 285 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Allegheny County's average per capita income is $55,447. Household income levels show a median of $76,393. The poverty rate stands at 11.21%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $126,719 | $162,671 |
| Families | $106,527 | $139,143 |
| Households | $76,393 | $107,275 |
| Non Families | $46,626 | $64,907 |
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