Population 41,528 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Canonsburg
Household size in Canonsburg
| Period | Canonsburg | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Canonsburg run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the wider Pittsburgh area, where it has 2.30 people. Household size has dropped from 2.57 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Canonsburg
| Period | Canonsburg | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Canonsburg is 42.8 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 42.3, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the east.
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 Canonsburg
| Period | Canonsburg | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.7% of households in Canonsburg, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Canonsburg has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
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 Canonsburg
Renters in Canonsburg
| Period | Canonsburg | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Canonsburg is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Canonsburg
| Period | Canonsburg | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Canonsburg: 7.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is little changed from 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 Canonsburg
| Period | Canonsburg | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Canonsburg are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the wider Pittsburgh area, where the median home dates to 1964. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the center 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 Canonsburg
| Period | Canonsburg | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $812 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,016 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,156 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,491 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$679 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Canonsburg costs $1,491 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). Rents are up $679 a month from 2006–10, an 84% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.8% of the typical renter's income, just 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 Canonsburg
Bachelor's degrees in Canonsburg
| Period | Canonsburg | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.6% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.1% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Canonsburg is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (51.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the center.
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 Canonsburg
| Period | Canonsburg | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Canonsburg: 97.0% 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 4.3 points, mirroring the country. Canonsburg has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
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 Canonsburg
| Period | Canonsburg | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Canonsburg runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Canonsburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canonsburg | 2.47 | 42.8 | 5.7% | 21.4% | 7.2% | 1982 | $1,491 | 51.1% | 97.0% | 4.1% |
| Hendersonville | 1.91 | 45.1 | 1.7% | 39.5% | 1.4% | 1998 | $1,640 | 53.6% | 98.6% | 0.9% |
| Strabane | 2.11 | 33.8 | 3.3% | 13.6% | 8.7% | 1953 | $1,649 | 41.0% | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| Muse | 2.78 | 36.0 | 4.5% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 1993 | $847 | 33.6% | 94.7% | 3.5% |
| Lawrence | 1.96 | 49.6 | 8.9% | 17.1% | 1.1% | 1995 | $1,167 | 53.0% | 97.9% | 8.7% |
| Cecil-Bishop | 2.43 | 35.3 | 6.1% | 29.6% | 11.5% | 1984 | $1,395 | 53.3% | 98.6% | 0.8% |
| Houston | 2.30 | 43.6 | 5.5% | 14.9% | 10.2% | 1976 | $1,160 | 37.8% | 96.5% | 3.0% |
| Cecil | 2.67 | 31.8 | 6.4% | 25.3% | 15.8% | 1980 | $1,346 | 51.9% | 98.6% | 0.8% |
| Meadowlands | 2.17 | 56.8 | 9.1% | 12.1% | 14.1% | 2005 | $1,305 | 36.8% | 92.4% | 2.8% |
| Venetia | 3.00 | 40.3 | 5.4% | 8.8% | 7.6% | 1992 | $1,348 | 61.5% | 98.7% | 0.9% |
| Eighty Four | 2.50 | 56.8 | 6.8% | 7.5% | 8.1% | 1982 | $1,022 | 30.3% | 96.9% | 3.6% |
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 Canonsburg. 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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