Population 5,971 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Clairton
Household size in Clairton
| Period | Clairton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.06 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.12 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Clairton is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.06 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the north.
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 Clairton
| Period | Clairton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Clairton skews older than the country: its median age is 43.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has edged down from 44.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast.
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 Clairton
| Period | Clairton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Clairton (16.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 have a higher 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 Clairton
Renters in Clairton
| Period | Clairton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.0% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.8% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.0% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Clairton than nationally: 39.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 49.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the north. The renter share has risen 2.0 points since 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 Clairton
| Period | Clairton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.7% of the housing in Clairton, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, even as 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 Clairton
| Period | Clairton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Clairton is a place of older homes: half were built before 1944, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have older homes.
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 Clairton
| Period | Clairton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $583 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $629 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $843 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $974 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$390 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in Clairton runs $974 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $390 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 41.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the center.
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 Clairton
Bachelor's degrees in Clairton
| Period | Clairton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Clairton: 22.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.4 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
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 Clairton
| Period | Clairton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.6% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Clairton is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in the Pittsburgh area overall (95.0%). The share with a diploma is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Clairton
| Period | Clairton | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Clairton: 7.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 45 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 7.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Clairton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clairton | 2.32 | 43.7 | 16.8% | 39.0% | 22.7% | 1944 | $974 | 22.3% | 93.5% | 7.2% |
| West Elizabeth | 2.19 | 50.1 | 12.6% | 26.4% | 16.6% | 1956 | $947 | 13.5% | 93.6% | 7.5% |
| Lincoln | 2.06 | 54.5 | 1.4% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 1952 | $941 | 17.8% | 95.2% | 2.6% |
| Glassport | 2.65 | 39.3 | 26.5% | 36.4% | 11.8% | 1944 | $832 | 10.1% | 88.8% | 14.8% |
| Jefferson Hills | 2.69 | 43.3 | 9.2% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 1983 | $1,400 | 44.8% | 93.6% | 5.7% |
| Elizabeth | 2.41 | 45.7 | 7.5% | 15.6% | 7.5% | 1960 | $1,053 | 28.7% | 96.8% | 3.8% |
| Port Vue | 2.18 | 40.2 | 10.1% | 22.1% | 10.2% | 1950 | $978 | 14.9% | 92.2% | 12.0% |
| Versailles | 1.90 | 43.5 | 8.3% | 48.5% | 6.7% | 1953 | $824 | 11.7% | 91.4% | 8.3% |
| Elrama | 1.78 | 57.4 | 5.9% | 22.9% | 7.6% | 1956 | $1,071 | 12.5% | 96.7% | 0.2% |
| McKeesport | 2.22 | 44.3 | 17.2% | 39.6% | 16.8% | 1950 | $958 | 16.3% | 88.7% | 9.2% |
| Dravosburg | 1.91 | 47.1 | 3.3% | 45.0% | 11.3% | 1948 | $776 | 15.0% | 90.5% | 4.6% |
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 Clairton. 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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