Population 11,633 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lower Burrell
Household size in Lower Burrell
| Period | Lower Burrell | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Lower Burrell is a place of small households, averaging 2.22 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.40, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the southeast.
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 Lower Burrell
| Period | Lower Burrell | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.0 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.4 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.8 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.8, Lower Burrell is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.8, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, the 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 Lower Burrell
| Period | Lower Burrell | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lower Burrell: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Lower Burrell
Renters in Lower Burrell
| Period | Lower Burrell | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lower Burrell is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 44.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 6.5 points since 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 Lower Burrell
| Period | Lower Burrell | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.5% of homes in Lower Burrell are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Lower Burrell has a lower vacancy rate than most Pennsylvania cities.
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 Lower Burrell
| Period | Lower Burrell | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Lower Burrell is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across the Pittsburgh area. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Lower Burrell
| Period | Lower Burrell | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $648 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $803 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $759 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $980 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$332 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lower Burrell costs $980 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $332 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 Lower Burrell
Bachelor's degrees in Lower Burrell
| Period | Lower Burrell | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Lower Burrell as nationally: 33.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Pittsburgh area (39.0%). The share with a degree has risen 12.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Lower Burrell
| Period | Lower Burrell | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.7% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 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 Lower Burrell: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The Pittsburgh area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Lower Burrell
| Period | Lower Burrell | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lower Burrell runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, as it has nationally. 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).
Lower Burrell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Burrell | 2.22 | 46.8 | 6.8% | 15.5% | 4.5% | 1964 | $980 | 33.3% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| New Kensington | 2.09 | 48.1 | 12.0% | 36.1% | 10.4% | 1957 | $847 | 23.3% | 95.7% | 6.9% |
| Brackenridge | 2.03 | 48.2 | 18.8% | 33.1% | 10.0% | 1944 | $787 | 14.2% | 93.8% | 1.6% |
| Arnold | 2.19 | 42.3 | 12.5% | 39.7% | 19.1% | 1950 | $838 | 17.3% | 89.3% | 10.6% |
| Natrona Heights | 2.22 | 49.9 | 7.9% | 21.5% | 13.8% | 1956 | $878 | 27.7% | 96.9% | 3.1% |
| Creighton | 2.14 | 47.1 | 10.6% | 28.2% | 17.7% | 1954 | $840 | 27.1% | 95.0% | 4.8% |
| Tarentum | 2.20 | 43.3 | 7.5% | 20.8% | 10.9% | 1952 | $853 | 27.1% | 97.0% | 5.3% |
| Springdale | 2.01 | 50.3 | 5.6% | 29.7% | 7.4% | 1950 | $896 | 29.1% | 96.3% | 5.3% |
| Harwick | 1.99 | 56.9 | 4.3% | 15.1% | 9.7% | 1961 | $960 | 26.2% | 95.5% | 1.9% |
| Rural Ridge | 3.02 | 38.8 | 5.1% | 11.8% | 7.1% | 2001 | $988 | 57.9% | 98.0% | 4.6% |
| Alcoa Center | 2.43 | 47.5 | 3.4% | 8.2% | 9.9% | 1974 | $765 | 23.3% | 97.1% | 4.5% |
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 Lower Burrell. 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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