Population 518 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Alverton
Household size in Alverton
| Period | Alverton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Alverton is a place of small households, averaging 2.22 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The picture is much the same across the Pittsburgh area.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Alverton
| Period | Alverton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.2 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.0 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Alverton skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.7 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Alverton
| Period | Alverton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Alverton: 4.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Alverton
Renters in Alverton
| Period | Alverton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.4 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.5% of households in Alverton rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (50.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Alverton
| Period | Alverton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Alverton: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Alverton
| Period | Alverton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Alverton is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Still, homes here are newer than in the Pittsburgh area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1964.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Alverton
| Period | Alverton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $479 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $694 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $624 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $718 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$239 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Alverton costs $718 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 20.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Alverton
Bachelor's degrees in Alverton
| Period | Alverton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Alverton: 16.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Alverton
| Period | Alverton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Alverton is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in the Pittsburgh area as a whole (95.0%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Alverton
| Period | Alverton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.5% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in Alverton is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Alverton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alverton | 2.22 | 48.0 | 4.6% | 14.5% | 6.8% | 1971 | $718 | 16.2% | 93.4% | 4.7% |
| Scottdale | 2.19 | 47.6 | 10.6% | 30.2% | 9.1% | 1959 | $692 | 18.6% | 92.5% | 5.3% |
| Everson | 2.43 | 40.1 | 20.6% | 25.4% | 14.7% | 1955 | $867 | 9.9% | 88.1% | 4.7% |
| Tarrs | 2.07 | 48.5 | 4.5% | 25.9% | 10.0% | 1983 | $1,466 | 28.1% | 96.6% | 7.8% |
| Mount Pleasant | 2.18 | 49.0 | 7.3% | 24.0% | 7.1% | 1964 | $867 | 21.5% | 93.1% | 4.1% |
| Ruffsdale | 2.12 | 50.8 | 6.3% | 23.6% | 9.1% | 1972 | $1,044 | 21.8% | 94.3% | 6.2% |
| Reagantown | 2.06 | 53.4 | 2.9% | 9.9% | 8.3% | 1976 | $951 | 25.3% | 89.2% | 3.0% |
| Superior | 2.25 | 43.2 | 15.1% | 31.7% | 10.6% | 1956 | $987 | 21.2% | 87.7% | 4.7% |
| Hunker | 2.40 | 45.9 | 8.6% | 21.4% | 8.8% | 1969 | $1,788 | 24.2% | 97.5% | 4.2% |
| Bear Rocks | 2.36 | 46.8 | 16.7% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 1986 | $902 | 9.7% | 88.8% | 5.7% |
| Carpentertown | 1.83 | 53.4 | 1.2% | 16.9% | 2.8% | 1957 | $1,100 | 17.7% | 94.9% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Alverton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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