Population 373 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Elizabeth
Household size in West Elizabeth
| Period | West Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.01 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.82 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in West Elizabeth are small: just 2.19 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.01, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 West Elizabeth
| Period | West Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.7 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.1 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +17.2 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
West Elizabeth skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 West Elizabeth
| Period | West Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.9 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in West Elizabeth (12.6%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Pittsburgh area overall (8.8%).
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 West Elizabeth
Renters in West Elizabeth
| Period | West Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.9% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in West Elizabeth rent their homes (26.4%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. That is in line with the rest of the Pittsburgh area. About half of owners (50.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 West Elizabeth
| Period | West Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in West Elizabeth: 16.6% of homes are empty, 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.
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 West Elizabeth
| Period | West Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in West Elizabeth is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 West Elizabeth
| Period | West Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $586 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $741 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $720 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $947 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$362 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Elizabeth costs $947 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 24.8% of household income on rent, comfortably 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 West Elizabeth
Bachelor's degrees in West Elizabeth
| Period | West Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in West Elizabeth: 13.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 West Elizabeth
| Period | West Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.8% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.7 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in West Elizabeth is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The Pittsburgh area as a whole looks much the same.
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 West Elizabeth
| Period | West Elizabeth | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in West Elizabeth: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
West Elizabeth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Elizabeth | 2.19 | 50.1 | 12.6% | 26.4% | 16.6% | 1956 | $947 | 13.5% | 93.6% | 7.5% |
| Elrama | 1.78 | 57.4 | 5.9% | 22.9% | 7.6% | 1956 | $1,071 | 12.5% | 96.7% | 0.2% |
| Clairton | 2.32 | 43.7 | 16.8% | 39.0% | 22.7% | 1944 | $974 | 22.3% | 93.5% | 7.2% |
| Elizabeth | 2.41 | 45.7 | 7.5% | 15.6% | 7.5% | 1960 | $1,053 | 28.7% | 96.8% | 3.8% |
| Jefferson Hills | 2.69 | 43.3 | 9.2% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 1983 | $1,400 | 44.8% | 93.6% | 5.7% |
| Lincoln | 2.06 | 54.5 | 1.4% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 1952 | $941 | 17.8% | 95.2% | 2.6% |
| Bunola | 2.32 | 53.3 | 6.0% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 1945 | $1,093 | 9.2% | 94.8% | 1.0% |
| Glassport | 2.65 | 39.3 | 26.5% | 36.4% | 11.8% | 1944 | $832 | 10.1% | 88.8% | 14.8% |
| Port Vue | 2.18 | 40.2 | 10.1% | 22.1% | 10.2% | 1950 | $978 | 14.9% | 92.2% | 12.0% |
| Versailles | 1.90 | 43.5 | 8.3% | 48.5% | 6.7% | 1953 | $824 | 11.7% | 91.4% | 8.3% |
| Buena Vista | 2.43 | 43.1 | 4.6% | 1.8% | 12.2% | 1970 | $1,132 | 33.9% | 94.1% | 1.0% |
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 West Elizabeth. 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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