Population 11,569 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mcdonald
Household size in Mcdonald
| Period | Mcdonald | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Mcdonald sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Pittsburgh area as a whole, where it has 2.30 people. Household size has crept up from 2.54 in 2006–10, 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 Mcdonald
| Period | Mcdonald | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Mcdonald are younger than 41.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the wider Pittsburgh area, where the median age is 43.9. The median age has dropped from 42.6 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 Mcdonald
| Period | Mcdonald | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.8% of households in Mcdonald, well below the national share of 11.6%. Mcdonald has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
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 Mcdonald
Renters in Mcdonald
| Period | Mcdonald | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Mcdonald is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (41.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.1 points, 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 Mcdonald
| Period | Mcdonald | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Mcdonald than nationally: 7.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 2.2 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 Mcdonald
| Period | Mcdonald | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Mcdonald was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the wider Pittsburgh area, where the median home dates to 1964. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Mcdonald
| Period | Mcdonald | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $652 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $810 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $795 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,107 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$455 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mcdonald pays $1,107 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $455 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the northeast.
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 Mcdonald
Bachelor's degrees in Mcdonald
| Period | Mcdonald | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.5% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.9 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Mcdonald than nationally: 43.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 18.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 Mcdonald
| Period | Mcdonald | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.7% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Mcdonald: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Mcdonald has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 Mcdonald
| Period | Mcdonald | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Mcdonald than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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).
Mcdonald 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonald | 2.58 | 41.0 | 5.8% | 18.4% | 7.5% | 1982 | $1,107 | 43.5% | 96.7% | 3.9% |
| Sturgeon | 3.20 | 38.2 | 3.1% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 2005 | $1,344 | 69.4% | 97.9% | 1.3% |
| Noblestown | 2.33 | 43.7 | 2.5% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 1994 | $662 | 55.0% | 100.0% | 5.0% |
| Cuddy | 3.21 | 38.1 | 5.2% | 14.3% | 9.4% | 1995 | $1,351 | 63.4% | 96.8% | 0.8% |
| Southview | 2.43 | 51.8 | 4.2% | 12.1% | 8.7% | 1977 | $1,064 | 24.6% | 97.5% | 3.3% |
| Cecil | 2.67 | 31.8 | 6.4% | 25.3% | 15.8% | 1980 | $1,346 | 51.9% | 98.6% | 0.8% |
| Midway | 2.16 | 51.3 | 7.7% | 11.0% | 24.8% | 1966 | $785 | 14.1% | 94.1% | 4.6% |
| Cecil-Bishop | 2.43 | 35.3 | 6.1% | 29.6% | 11.5% | 1984 | $1,395 | 53.3% | 98.6% | 0.8% |
| Oakdale | 2.55 | 40.7 | 3.8% | 26.7% | 8.0% | 1991 | $1,522 | 53.9% | 97.7% | 3.2% |
| Rennerdale | 2.64 | 45.0 | 2.6% | 11.0% | 5.7% | 1981 | $2,285 | 48.6% | 97.0% | 2.3% |
| Muse | 2.78 | 36.0 | 4.5% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 1993 | $847 | 33.6% | 94.7% | 3.5% |
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 Mcdonald. 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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