Wilkinsburg, PA Demographics
A map of Wilkinsburg's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 8,357 | 58.2% |
White | 4,517 | 31.5% |
Multiracial | 686 | 4.8% |
Hispanic | 416 | 2.9% |
Asian | 243 | 1.7% |
Native American/Other | 130 | 0.9% |
Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania had a population of 14,349 in 2020. It was 31.5% White, 58.2% Black, 1.7% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wilkinsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Wilkinsburg is the 48th 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).
Wilkinsburg's White Population
4,517 residents of Wilkinsburg identify as White, or 31.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Wilkinsburg considerably less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Wilkinsburg is ranked #1870 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Wilkinsburg is less White than neighboring Edgewood (80.1% White), Swissvale (54.1% White), Forest Hills (76.6% White), Braddock Hills (58.1% White), and Churchill (73.5% White).
Wilkinsburg's Black Population
8,357 residents of Wilkinsburg identify as Black, or 58.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wilkinsburg considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Wilkinsburg is ranked #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Wilkinsburg is more Black than neighboring Edgewood (9.6% Black), Swissvale (34.7% Black), Forest Hills (14.8% Black), Braddock Hills (33% Black), and Churchill (16.4% Black).
Wilkinsburg's Asian Population
243 residents of Wilkinsburg identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wilkinsburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Wilkinsburg is ranked #384 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Wilkinsburg is more Asian than neighboring Braddock Hills (0.7% Asian). Wilkinsburg is less Asian than neighboring Edgewood (2.6% Asian), Swissvale (2% Asian), Forest Hills (1.8% Asian), and Churchill (2.7% Asian).
Wilkinsburg's Hispanic Population
416 residents of Wilkinsburg identify as Hispanic, or 2.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wilkinsburg slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Wilkinsburg is ranked #763 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Wilkinsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Forest Hills (2.5% Hispanic), Braddock Hills (2.7% Hispanic), and Churchill (2% Hispanic). Wilkinsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Edgewood (3.4% Hispanic), and Swissvale (3.8% Hispanic).
Wilkinsburg's Native American/Other Population
130 residents of Wilkinsburg 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 Wilkinsburg 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, Wilkinsburg is ranked #188 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Wilkinsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edgewood (0.5% Native American/Other), Swissvale (0.8% Native American/Other), Forest Hills (0.6% Native American/Other), Braddock Hills (0.8% Native American/Other), and Churchill (0.7% Native American/Other).
Wilkinsburg's Multiracial Population
686 residents of Wilkinsburg identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wilkinsburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Wilkinsburg is ranked #330 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Wilkinsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Edgewood (3.8% Multiracial), Swissvale (4.5% Multiracial), Forest Hills (3.7% Multiracial), and Braddock Hills (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.