Duquesne, PA Demographics

A map of Duquesne's Population by Race

Duquesne, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,149, a slight decrease from the 5,254 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.2% Black, 39.3% White, 12.2% Multiracial, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Duquesne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Duquesne has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Duquesne, that probability was 57.1% in 2020 and 62.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Duquesne is ranked the 262nd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. 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). Duquesne was ranked the 252nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Duquesne's White Population

2,025 residents of Duquesne, or 39.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Duquesne is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Duquesne ranks 1865th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duquesne's White population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. White residents' share of Duquesne's population has increased from 33.0% to 39.3%.

Duquesne is more White than neighboring East Pittsburgh (22.5% White), and Braddock (7.7% White). Duquesne is less White than neighboring North Braddock (39.8% White), McKeesport (49.3% White), and Chalfant (68.8% White).

Duquesne's Black Population

2,327 residents of Duquesne, or 45.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Duquesne is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Duquesne ranks 12th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duquesne's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.0%. Black residents' share of Duquesne's population has decreased from 56.1% to 45.2%.

Duquesne is more Black than neighboring McKeesport (35.7% Black), and Chalfant (21.6% Black). Duquesne is less Black than neighboring East Pittsburgh (73% Black), North Braddock (47.6% Black), and Braddock (72.2% Black).

Duquesne's Asian Population

0 residents of Duquesne, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Duquesne is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Duquesne ranks 1365th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duquesne's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Duquesne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Duquesne is less Asian than neighboring North Braddock (0.4% Asian), McKeesport (0.7% Asian), and Chalfant (2.2% Asian).

Duquesne's Hispanic Population

152 residents of Duquesne, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Duquesne is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Duquesne ranks 686th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duquesne's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Duquesne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Duquesne is more Hispanic than neighboring East Pittsburgh (0% Hispanic), North Braddock (0.7% Hispanic), Braddock (2% Hispanic), and Chalfant (0.5% Hispanic). Duquesne is less Hispanic than neighboring McKeesport (4.5% Hispanic).

Duquesne's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Duquesne, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Duquesne is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Duquesne ranks 104th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duquesne's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Duquesne's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

Duquesne is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Pittsburgh (0% Native American/Other), and Braddock (0% Native American/Other). Duquesne is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Braddock (3.9% Native American/Other), McKeesport (1% Native American/Other), and Chalfant (0.4% Native American/Other).

Duquesne's Multiracial Population

629 residents of Duquesne, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Duquesne is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Duquesne ranks 129th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duquesne's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 91.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Duquesne's population has increased from 6.3% to 12.2%.

Duquesne is more Multiracial than neighboring East Pittsburgh (4.4% Multiracial), North Braddock (7.5% Multiracial), McKeesport (8.8% Multiracial), and Chalfant (6.5% Multiracial). Duquesne is less Multiracial than neighboring Braddock (18.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.