Population 5,903 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Baden
Household size in Baden
| Period | Baden | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Baden are small: just 2.17 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.46, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have smaller households.
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 Baden
| Period | Baden | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.4 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.2 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Baden skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.0, as it has nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 are older.
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 Baden
| Period | Baden | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Baden: 3.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only nine of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Baden
Renters in Baden
| Period | Baden | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.5% of households in Baden rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (44.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the northeast. The renter share has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Baden
| Period | Baden | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Baden: 8.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
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 Baden
| Period | Baden | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Baden is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 Baden
| Period | Baden | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $719 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $948 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $910 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,274 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$555 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Baden costs $1,274 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Pittsburgh area as a whole ($1,162). Rent has climbed $555 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 19.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Baden
Bachelor's degrees in Baden
| Period | Baden | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.2% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.0% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.8% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Baden than nationally: 40.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.4 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 Baden
| Period | Baden | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.9% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Baden: 98.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.7 points, in line with the national trend. Only 13 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Baden
| Period | Baden | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Baden runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Baden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden | 2.17 | 49.2 | 3.3% | 19.5% | 8.0% | 1963 | $1,274 | 40.8% | 98.6% | 3.7% |
| Economy | 2.40 | 51.1 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 1971 | $941 | 37.2% | 98.6% | 3.4% |
| Conway | 2.08 | 47.2 | 10.3% | 31.3% | 6.5% | 1960 | $894 | 23.1% | 94.6% | 6.7% |
| Ambridge | 2.26 | 40.7 | 12.2% | 39.4% | 12.8% | 1943 | $1,012 | 24.2% | 95.5% | 7.2% |
| Bell Acres | 2.57 | 48.0 | 1.4% | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1962 | $1,106 | 64.8% | 97.3% | 2.5% |
| Freedom | 2.13 | 53.0 | 9.3% | 19.2% | 6.4% | 1973 | $1,561 | 27.9% | 93.0% | 5.2% |
| Fernway | 2.43 | 43.0 | 6.3% | 21.4% | 6.5% | 1992 | $1,611 | 63.0% | 98.7% | 2.8% |
| South Heights | 2.32 | 38.3 | 13.2% | 30.1% | 2.6% | 1966 | $988 | 37.9% | 97.3% | 3.8% |
| Aliquippa | 2.21 | 46.7 | 10.3% | 26.2% | 11.5% | 1961 | $1,062 | 29.9% | 95.4% | 4.7% |
| Leetsdale | 1.96 | 44.3 | 7.7% | 43.0% | 11.3% | 1938 | $959 | 37.2% | 98.4% | 4.8% |
| Monaca | 2.41 | 40.9 | 6.0% | 26.5% | 9.8% | 1966 | $896 | 30.4% | 97.3% | 6.0% |
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 Baden. 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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