Population 8,977 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sewickley
Household size in Sewickley
| Period | Sewickley | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.14 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Sewickley is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.36 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 Sewickley
| Period | Sewickley | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.5 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.8 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.7 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Sewickley skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.7, 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 45.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 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 Sewickley
| Period | Sewickley | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sewickley: 7.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 Sewickley
Renters in Sewickley
| Period | Sewickley | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.3% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.9% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in Sewickley rent their homes (28.4%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 39.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Sewickley
| Period | Sewickley | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Sewickley as nationally: 9.7%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.1 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 Sewickley
| Period | Sewickley | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Sewickley is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 Sewickley
| Period | Sewickley | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,250 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $969 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,403 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,641 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$390 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sewickley costs $1,641 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Pittsburgh area overall ($1,162). Rents are up $390 a month from 2006–10, a 31% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Sewickley
Bachelor's degrees in Sewickley
| Period | Sewickley | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.0% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.0% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.6% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.4% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Sewickley is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.4 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
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 Sewickley
| Period | Sewickley | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.2% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.2% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sewickley: 96.4% 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 is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Sewickley
| Period | Sewickley | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Sewickley: 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Sewickley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewickley | 2.26 | 49.7 | 7.6% | 28.4% | 9.7% | 1966 | $1,641 | 56.4% | 96.4% | 6.4% |
| Sewickley Heights | 2.16 | 53.0 | 6.8% | 13.9% | 14.6% | 1959 | $1,638 | 70.4% | 98.7% | 4.0% |
| Glen Osborne | 2.88 | 41.1 | 10.7% | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1941 | $3,501 | 73.0% | 92.9% | 5.0% |
| Edgeworth | 2.67 | 45.2 | 6.8% | 10.4% | 8.4% | 1941 | $1,711 | 80.9% | 97.8% | 3.6% |
| Glenfield | 2.31 | 39.6 | 7.0% | 16.3% | 14.0% | 1945 | $1,188 | 35.1% | 96.3% | 11.5% |
| Sewickley Hills | 2.50 | 48.7 | 3.1% | 1.4% | 4.7% | 1989 | $1,697 | 62.9% | 94.3% | 3.4% |
| Leetsdale | 1.96 | 44.3 | 7.7% | 43.0% | 11.3% | 1938 | $959 | 37.2% | 98.4% | 4.8% |
| Coraopolis | 2.39 | 46.6 | 5.0% | 22.6% | 5.3% | 1974 | $1,344 | 46.5% | 95.7% | 2.7% |
| Bell Acres | 2.57 | 48.0 | 1.4% | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1962 | $1,106 | 64.8% | 97.3% | 2.5% |
| Carnot-Moon | 2.42 | 36.8 | 6.6% | 35.8% | 7.6% | 1974 | $1,274 | 52.1% | 97.6% | 4.0% |
| Crescent | 2.22 | 49.5 | 8.8% | 12.9% | 12.4% | 1967 | $1,192 | 33.2% | 93.5% | 6.1% |
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 Sewickley. 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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