Population 6,802 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Monessen
Household size in Monessen
| Period | Monessen | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.06 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Monessen are small: just 2.13 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. Only 19 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 Monessen
| Period | Monessen | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.0 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.3 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.4 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Monessen skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.4, 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 47.0 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 Monessen
| Period | Monessen | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Monessen: 14.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Monessen has a higher 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 Monessen
Renters in Monessen
| Period | Monessen | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.3% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.0% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in Monessen rent their homes (27.0%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. More than half of owners (55.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the south. The renter share is down 1.2 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 Monessen
| Period | Monessen | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.8% of the housing in Monessen, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 5.2 points, 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 Monessen
| Period | Monessen | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Monessen is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Monessen has older homes than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
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 Monessen
| Period | Monessen | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $563 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $638 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $776 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $993 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$431 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Monessen costs $993 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $431 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 Monessen
Bachelor's degrees in Monessen
| Period | Monessen | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Monessen: 23.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.6 points from 2006–10, 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 Monessen
| Period | Monessen | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.9% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.1% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.8% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Monessen have finished high school (91.7%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in the Pittsburgh area overall (95.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.8 points, 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 Monessen
| Period | Monessen | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in Monessen is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Pittsburgh area overall (5.0%). Unemployment has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Monessen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monessen | 2.13 | 45.4 | 14.9% | 27.0% | 16.8% | 1952 | $993 | 23.6% | 91.7% | 6.0% |
| North Charleroi | 2.22 | 49.3 | 14.1% | 42.1% | 22.0% | 1948 | $586 | 18.9% | 89.7% | 7.7% |
| North Belle Vernon | 2.04 | 48.1 | 22.2% | 36.3% | 13.3% | 1944 | $940 | 27.6% | 96.4% | 5.8% |
| Pricedale | 1.95 | 48.6 | 11.4% | 23.3% | 18.1% | 1958 | $831 | 20.7% | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| Charleroi | 2.37 | 46.4 | 9.3% | 32.6% | 17.9% | 1946 | $965 | 21.2% | 94.0% | 6.1% |
| Speers | 2.22 | 45.9 | 6.9% | 6.5% | 10.1% | 1953 | $1,058 | 35.3% | 97.2% | 2.8% |
| Donora | 1.85 | 45.7 | 9.0% | 46.6% | 15.0% | 1943 | $839 | 13.8% | 92.3% | 12.6% |
| Wickerham Manor-Fisher | 1.56 | 71.0 | 8.3% | 0.0% | 3.7% | 1963 | $800 | 31.0% | 96.2% | 0.0% |
| Lynnwood-Pricedale | 2.02 | 44.4 | 15.3% | 32.5% | 13.3% | 1956 | $765 | 15.0% | 97.2% | 4.5% |
| Twilight | 2.23 | 46.0 | 6.9% | 6.4% | 10.0% | 1953 | $1,072 | 35.0% | 97.1% | 2.7% |
| Dunlevy | 1.96 | 52.7 | 9.8% | 29.1% | 11.2% | 1954 | $1,109 | 21.3% | 95.5% | 10.2% |
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 Monessen. 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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