Demographics & People — McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,520 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,100 |
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| Median Age | 41.0 |
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| Total Households | 7,908 |
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| Family Households | 3,996 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,346 |
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| Black or African American | 6,737 |
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| Asian | 191 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 758 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,898 |
| Other groups | 4,768 |
| German | 2,461 |
| Irish | 2,300 |
| Italian | 1,966 |
| English | 1,170 |
| Polish | 986 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 624 |
| Scotch-Irish | 494 |
| Slovak | 432 |
Language
| English Only | 15,890 |
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| Spanish | 537 |
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| Population 5+ | 16,631 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,107 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,844 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
