Population 9,814 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Elizabeth
Household size in Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Elizabeth has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in the wider Pittsburgh area, where it has 2.30 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.4 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Elizabeth skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has edged down from 46.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.5% of households in Elizabeth, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Elizabeth
Renters in Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Elizabeth is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 52.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.7 points from 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 Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Elizabeth than nationally: 7.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Elizabeth is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the west 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 Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $739 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $774 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $813 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,053 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$314 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Elizabeth pays $1,053 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $314 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the east.
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 Elizabeth
Bachelor's degrees in Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Elizabeth (28.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast 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 Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Elizabeth: 96.8% 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 4.8 points, in line with the national trend. Elizabeth has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Elizabeth runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.5 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Elizabeth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 2.41 | 45.7 | 7.5% | 15.6% | 7.5% | 1960 | $1,053 | 28.7% | 96.8% | 3.8% |
| Lincoln | 2.06 | 54.5 | 1.4% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 1952 | $941 | 17.8% | 95.2% | 2.6% |
| West Elizabeth | 2.19 | 50.1 | 12.6% | 26.4% | 16.6% | 1956 | $947 | 13.5% | 93.6% | 7.5% |
| Buena Vista | 2.43 | 43.1 | 4.6% | 1.8% | 12.2% | 1970 | $1,132 | 33.9% | 94.1% | 1.0% |
| Clairton | 2.32 | 43.7 | 16.8% | 39.0% | 22.7% | 1944 | $974 | 22.3% | 93.5% | 7.2% |
| Sutersville | 2.24 | 50.6 | 8.0% | 13.6% | 11.5% | 1957 | $1,068 | 22.2% | 88.7% | 3.0% |
| Elrama | 1.78 | 57.4 | 5.9% | 22.9% | 7.6% | 1956 | $1,071 | 12.5% | 96.7% | 0.2% |
| Coulters | 2.00 | 59.7 | 2.0% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 1953 | $950 | 15.6% | 93.1% | 6.4% |
| Versailles | 1.90 | 43.5 | 8.3% | 48.5% | 6.7% | 1953 | $824 | 11.7% | 91.4% | 8.3% |
| Greenock | 2.00 | 50.3 | 14.8% | 18.9% | 11.9% | 1950 | $1,034 | 20.4% | 93.2% | 2.7% |
| Glassport | 2.65 | 39.3 | 26.5% | 36.4% | 11.8% | 1944 | $832 | 10.1% | 88.8% | 14.8% |
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 Elizabeth. 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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