Pittsburgh, PA Demographics
A map of Pittsburgh's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 187,099 | 61.8% |
Black | 68,314 | 22.5% |
Asian | 19,745 | 6.5% |
Multiracial | 13,541 | 4.5% |
Hispanic | 11,620 | 3.8% |
Native American/Other | 2,652 | 0.9% |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania had a population of 302,971 in 2020. It was 61.8% White, 22.5% Black, 6.5% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pittsburgh, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Pittsburgh's White Population
187,099 residents of Pittsburgh identify as White, or 61.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Pittsburgh slightly less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is ranked #1778 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Pittsburgh is more White than neighboring Mount Oliver (46.2% White). Pittsburgh is less White than neighboring Millvale (87.3% White), Etna (86.4% White), Brentwood (79.6% White), and Baldwin (77.8% White).
Pittsburgh's Black Population
68,314 residents of Pittsburgh identify as Black, or 22.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pittsburgh slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is ranked #58 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Pittsburgh is more Black than neighboring Millvale (3.6% Black), Etna (4.1% Black), Brentwood (5.6% Black), and Baldwin (5% Black). Pittsburgh is less Black than neighboring Mount Oliver (36.8% Black).
Pittsburgh's Asian Population
19,745 residents of Pittsburgh identify as Asian, or 6.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pittsburgh roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is ranked #74 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Pittsburgh is more Asian than neighboring Mount Oliver (4% Asian), Millvale (0.6% Asian), and Etna (1% Asian). Pittsburgh is less Asian than neighboring Brentwood (7% Asian), and Baldwin (12.1% Asian).
Pittsburgh's Hispanic Population
11,620 residents of Pittsburgh identify as Hispanic, or 3.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pittsburgh roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is ranked #599 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Pittsburgh is more Hispanic than neighboring Millvale (3.4% Hispanic), Etna (3.3% Hispanic), Brentwood (3.4% Hispanic), and Baldwin (1.6% Hispanic). Pittsburgh is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Oliver (5.4% Hispanic).
Pittsburgh's Native American/Other Population
2,652 residents of Pittsburgh identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pittsburgh roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is ranked #188 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Pittsburgh is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Oliver (0.8% Native American/Other), Millvale (0.4% Native American/Other), Etna (0.8% Native American/Other), Brentwood (0.8% Native American/Other), and Baldwin (0.6% Native American/Other).
Pittsburgh's Multiracial Population
13,541 residents of Pittsburgh identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pittsburgh roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is ranked #422 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Pittsburgh is more Multiracial than neighboring Etna (4.4% Multiracial), Brentwood (3.6% Multiracial), and Baldwin (2.8% Multiracial). Pittsburgh is less Multiracial than neighboring Mount Oliver (6.8% Multiracial), and Millvale (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.