Population 10,645 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Natrona Heights
Household size in Natrona Heights
| Period | Natrona Heights | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Natrona Heights 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. Household size has dropped from 2.36 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Natrona Heights
| Period | Natrona Heights | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.7 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.9 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.9, Natrona Heights is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 21 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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 Natrona Heights
| Period | Natrona Heights | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Natrona Heights: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Pittsburgh area.
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 Natrona Heights
Renters in Natrona Heights
| Period | Natrona Heights | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.0% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Natrona Heights is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 45.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.4 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 Natrona Heights
| Period | Natrona Heights | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.8% of the housing in Natrona Heights, 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 has edged up 0.9 points since 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 Natrona Heights
| Period | Natrona Heights | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Natrona Heights is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 Natrona Heights
| Period | Natrona Heights | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $675 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $675 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $693 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $878 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$203 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Natrona Heights pays $878 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $203 a month from 2006–10, a 30% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the center.
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 Natrona Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Natrona Heights
| Period | Natrona Heights | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Natrona Heights than nationally: 27.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.5 points since 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 Natrona Heights
| Period | Natrona Heights | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.8% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 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 Natrona Heights: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.1 points, mirroring the country. Natrona Heights 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 Natrona Heights
| Period | Natrona Heights | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Natrona Heights has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Natrona Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natrona Heights | 2.22 | 49.9 | 7.9% | 21.5% | 13.8% | 1956 | $878 | 27.7% | 96.9% | 3.1% |
| Brackenridge | 2.03 | 48.2 | 18.8% | 33.1% | 10.0% | 1944 | $787 | 14.2% | 93.8% | 1.6% |
| Garvers Ferry | 2.20 | 55.9 | 6.7% | 7.5% | 9.4% | 1969 | $850 | 32.6% | 94.6% | 1.7% |
| Lower Burrell | 2.22 | 46.8 | 6.8% | 15.5% | 4.5% | 1964 | $980 | 33.3% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| Tarentum | 2.20 | 43.3 | 7.5% | 20.8% | 10.9% | 1952 | $853 | 27.1% | 97.0% | 5.3% |
| Arnold | 2.19 | 42.3 | 12.5% | 39.7% | 19.1% | 1950 | $838 | 17.3% | 89.3% | 10.6% |
| Silverville | 2.37 | 52.0 | 2.6% | 18.9% | 6.5% | 1968 | $1,583 | 35.3% | 96.9% | 0.4% |
| New Kensington | 2.09 | 48.1 | 12.0% | 36.1% | 10.4% | 1957 | $847 | 23.3% | 95.7% | 6.9% |
| Creighton | 2.14 | 47.1 | 10.6% | 28.2% | 17.7% | 1954 | $840 | 27.1% | 95.0% | 4.8% |
| Leechburg | 2.30 | 46.4 | 10.5% | 19.6% | 10.1% | 1963 | $797 | 24.7% | 96.4% | 3.4% |
| West Leechburg | 2.16 | 44.3 | 7.6% | 15.5% | 7.4% | 1962 | $748 | 19.5% | 96.7% | 4.9% |
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 Natrona Heights. 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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