Population 24,848 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in McKeesport
Household size in McKeesport
| Period | McKeesport | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in McKeesport are small: just 2.22 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. McKeesport has smaller households than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
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 McKeesport
| Period | McKeesport | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
McKeesport skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.5 in 2006–10, 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 McKeesport
| Period | McKeesport | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in McKeesport (17.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.9 points, even as the national share fell. Only 26 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people 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 McKeesport
Renters in McKeesport
| Period | McKeesport | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.8% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.3% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.6% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in McKeesport than nationally: 39.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 59.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.1 points, in line with the national trend. Only 47 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people 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 McKeesport
| Period | McKeesport | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.8% of the housing in McKeesport, 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 2.9 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 McKeesport
| Period | McKeesport | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in McKeesport is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1950, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 47 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 McKeesport
| Period | McKeesport | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $618 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $655 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $702 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $958 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$340 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in McKeesport runs $958 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $340 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are 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 McKeesport
Bachelor's degrees in McKeesport
| Period | McKeesport | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in McKeesport: 16.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 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 McKeesport
| Period | McKeesport | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.0% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.2% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in McKeesport is close to the national rate: 88.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Pittsburgh area overall (95.0%). The share with a diploma has risen 2.7 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 McKeesport
| Period | McKeesport | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in McKeesport: 9.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 16 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
McKeesport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKeesport | 2.22 | 44.3 | 17.2% | 39.6% | 16.8% | 1950 | $958 | 16.3% | 88.7% | 9.2% |
| Versailles | 1.90 | 43.5 | 8.3% | 48.5% | 6.7% | 1953 | $824 | 11.7% | 91.4% | 8.3% |
| White Oak | 1.96 | 53.1 | 7.0% | 33.8% | 5.3% | 1957 | $966 | 29.2% | 96.4% | 6.3% |
| Port Vue | 2.18 | 40.2 | 10.1% | 22.1% | 10.2% | 1950 | $978 | 14.9% | 92.2% | 12.0% |
| Duquesne | 2.45 | 41.5 | 25.9% | 52.7% | 27.3% | 1945 | $810 | 11.4% | 91.7% | 8.9% |
| Lincoln | 2.06 | 54.5 | 1.4% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 1952 | $941 | 17.8% | 95.2% | 2.6% |
| Glassport | 2.65 | 39.3 | 26.5% | 36.4% | 11.8% | 1944 | $832 | 10.1% | 88.8% | 14.8% |
| Greenock | 2.00 | 50.3 | 14.8% | 18.9% | 11.9% | 1950 | $1,034 | 20.4% | 93.2% | 2.7% |
| Dravosburg | 1.91 | 47.1 | 3.3% | 45.0% | 11.3% | 1948 | $776 | 15.0% | 90.5% | 4.6% |
| Coulters | 2.00 | 59.7 | 2.0% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 1953 | $950 | 15.6% | 93.1% | 6.4% |
| North Versailles | 2.23 | 46.3 | 16.2% | 32.2% | 10.3% | 1962 | $1,011 | 23.3% | 92.3% | 2.9% |
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 McKeesport. 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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