Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Allegheny County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42003
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 003
Geography
- Land Area
- 729.95 sq mi
- Water Area
- 14.30 sq mi
- Total Area
- 744.26 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.469757
- Longitude
- -79.980451
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,197,435
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 971,813
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,165,907 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 31,525 | 2.6% |
| White | 941,722 | 78.6% |
| Black | 152,428 | 12.7% |
| Asian | 32,333 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 621 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 188 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4,270 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 949,834 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 21,977 | 2.3% |
| White | 791,481 | 81.4% |
| Black | 125,034 | 12.9% |
| Asian | 28,079 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4,785 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 165 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,220 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,238,177
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $88,714
- Poverty Rate
- 11.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 138,617
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 941,697 | 76.1% |
| Black | 154,273 | 12.5% |
| Asian | 53,826 | 4.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 867,443
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 495,166 | 57.1% |
| Republican | 245,701 | 28.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 102,036 | 11.8% |
| Other | 8,623 | 1.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 407,677 | 47.0% |
| Female | 456,246 | 52.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 584,962 | 67.4% |
| Hispanic | 18,987 | 2.2% |
| Black | 97,343 | 11.2% |
| Asian | 22,204 | 2.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 568,155
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 65.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 401,714 | 68.7% |
| Hispanic | 11,082 | 58.4% |
| Black | 47,142 | 48.4% |
| Asian | 11,577 | 52.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 263,833 | 64.7% |
| Female | 303,354 | 66.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 199,516 (22.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 411,770 (45.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 606,827
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $257,974
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,260
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 61.8%
- Public Transit
- 5.6%
- Work From Home
- 20.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.