Population 1,662 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hunker
Household size in Hunker
| Period | Hunker | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Hunker is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the wider Pittsburgh area, where it has 2.30 people.
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 Hunker
| Period | Hunker | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.2 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.0 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Hunker skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has dropped from 47.8 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Hunker
| Period | Hunker | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Hunker: 8.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The Pittsburgh area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Hunker
Renters in Hunker
| Period | Hunker | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.4% of households in Hunker rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 53.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Hunker
| Period | Hunker | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Hunker is close to the national rate: 8.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%.
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 Hunker
| Period | Hunker | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Hunker is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Still, homes here are newer than in the wider Pittsburgh area, where the median home dates to 1964.
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 Hunker
| Period | Hunker | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $529 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $623 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $660 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,788 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,259 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hunker costs $1,788 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 21.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably 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 Hunker
Bachelor's degrees in Hunker
| Period | Hunker | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Hunker: 24.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Hunker
| Period | Hunker | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Hunker: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Hunker
| Period | Hunker | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Hunker than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. 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).
Hunker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunker | 2.40 | 45.9 | 8.6% | 21.4% | 8.8% | 1969 | $1,788 | 24.2% | 97.5% | 4.2% |
| New Stanton | 2.18 | 46.1 | 6.7% | 30.1% | 7.4% | 1971 | $1,011 | 31.7% | 96.3% | 3.1% |
| Tarrs | 2.07 | 48.5 | 4.5% | 25.9% | 10.0% | 1983 | $1,466 | 28.1% | 96.6% | 7.8% |
| Youngwood | 2.18 | 44.2 | 12.7% | 32.7% | 14.4% | 1961 | $881 | 21.5% | 97.2% | 0.1% |
| Ruffsdale | 2.12 | 50.8 | 6.3% | 23.6% | 9.1% | 1972 | $1,044 | 21.8% | 94.3% | 6.2% |
| Superior | 2.25 | 43.2 | 15.1% | 31.7% | 10.6% | 1956 | $987 | 21.2% | 87.7% | 4.7% |
| Yukon | 2.22 | 52.1 | 10.9% | 23.0% | 8.4% | 1951 | $847 | 21.5% | 94.8% | 6.9% |
| Madison | 2.10 | 50.9 | 10.5% | 17.6% | 2.8% | 1966 | $923 | 13.7% | 96.9% | 0.5% |
| Carpentertown | 1.83 | 53.4 | 1.2% | 16.9% | 2.8% | 1957 | $1,100 | 17.7% | 94.9% | 4.3% |
| Alverton | 2.22 | 48.0 | 4.6% | 14.5% | 6.8% | 1971 | $718 | 16.2% | 93.4% | 4.7% |
| Reagantown | 2.06 | 53.4 | 2.9% | 9.9% | 8.3% | 1976 | $951 | 25.3% | 89.2% | 3.0% |
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 Hunker. 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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