McKeesport, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
17,520
Population
3,469/sq mi density
$31,854
Median Income
$22,766 per capita
$69,800
Home Value
$97,114 Zillow
$786
Median Rent
37.4% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
1,694
Violent Crime/100K
2,619 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$31,854 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,800 home value, $786/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,694 violent crimes/100K (346% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
17,520
Census 2023
Population Density
3,469
per square mile
Land Area
2.1
square miles (5.4 km²)
Median Age
40.5 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 38.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 8.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
47.6%
Black
38.5%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.5%
Spanish
4.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.1%
Veterans
6.9%
15% above US avg (6%)
Disability
24.2%
86% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.1%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.9%
8% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.484
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 17,520 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,469 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.7% |
| Female | 54.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.6% |
| Black or African American | 38.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.3% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Language
| English Only | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.1% |
| Veterans | 6.9% |
| Disability | 24.2% |
| Health Insurance | 92.1% |
| Uninsured | 7.9% |
| Broadband Access | 78.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.484 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |