Population 5,248 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Duquesne
Household size in Duquesne
| Period | Duquesne | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.31 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Duquesne run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in the Pittsburgh area as a whole, where it has 2.30 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.14, even as the national average fell.
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 Duquesne
| Period | Duquesne | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.8 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.9 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Duquesne are younger than 41.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the Pittsburgh area as a whole, where the median age is 43.9. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.1, in line with the national trend.
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 Duquesne
| Period | Duquesne | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over a quarter of households in Duquesne (25.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only five 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 Duquesne
Renters in Duquesne
| Period | Duquesne | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.6% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.7% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.2% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.7% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Duquesne: 52.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About two-thirds of owners (66.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher share of renters.
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 Duquesne
| Period | Duquesne | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 27.3% of the housing in Duquesne, 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 is up 4.9 points from 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 Duquesne
| Period | Duquesne | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Duquesne is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1945, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 Duquesne
| Period | Duquesne | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $624 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $656 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $670 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $810 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$186 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Duquesne pays $810 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $186 a month from 2006–10, a 30% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the north.
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 Duquesne
Bachelor's degrees in Duquesne
| Period | Duquesne | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Duquesne have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 11.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Duquesne
| Period | Duquesne | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.8% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.3% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Duquesne have finished high school (91.7%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in the Pittsburgh area overall (95.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.8 points, 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 Duquesne
| Period | Duquesne | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Duquesne: 8.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 21 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 6.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Duquesne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne | 2.45 | 41.5 | 25.9% | 52.7% | 27.3% | 1945 | $810 | 11.4% | 91.7% | 8.9% |
| East Pittsburgh | 2.52 | 31.6 | 31.5% | 59.0% | 17.8% | 1948 | $825 | 23.0% | 98.4% | 3.6% |
| West Mifflin | 2.37 | 44.6 | 9.9% | 19.9% | 9.6% | 1959 | $902 | 24.8% | 93.7% | 8.0% |
| North Versailles | 2.23 | 46.3 | 16.2% | 32.2% | 10.3% | 1962 | $1,011 | 23.3% | 92.3% | 2.9% |
| North Braddock | 2.06 | 45.0 | 15.9% | 52.7% | 18.5% | 1946 | $767 | 14.0% | 93.0% | 15.9% |
| Dravosburg | 1.91 | 47.1 | 3.3% | 45.0% | 11.3% | 1948 | $776 | 15.0% | 90.5% | 4.6% |
| Braddock | 2.64 | 37.8 | 34.3% | 65.1% | 30.1% | 1938 | $680 | 6.5% | 92.1% | 31.8% |
| Port Vue | 2.18 | 40.2 | 10.1% | 22.1% | 10.2% | 1950 | $978 | 14.9% | 92.2% | 12.0% |
| East McKeesport | 1.95 | 47.9 | 9.3% | 34.5% | 8.6% | 1955 | $819 | 22.7% | 96.1% | 7.0% |
| McKeesport | 2.22 | 44.3 | 17.2% | 39.6% | 16.8% | 1950 | $958 | 16.3% | 88.7% | 9.2% |
| Whitaker | 2.08 | 41.8 | 8.7% | 43.0% | 13.9% | 1952 | $1,075 | 14.1% | 92.0% | 14.9% |
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 Duquesne. 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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