East McKeesport, PA Demographics

A map of East McKeesport's Population by Race

East McKeesport, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,002, a decrease from the 2,076 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 15.8% Black, 5.0% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.5% Hispanic, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of East McKeesport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East McKeesport has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 East McKeesport, that probability was 42.8% in 2020 and 36.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East McKeesport is ranked the 662nd 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). East McKeesport was ranked the 630th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East McKeesport's White Population

1,555 residents of East McKeesport, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East McKeesport is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. East McKeesport ranks 1693rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East McKeesport's White population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of East McKeesport's population has increased from 73.2% to 77.7%.

East McKeesport is more White than neighboring Wilmerding (71.7% White), Turtle Creek (58.4% White), East Pittsburgh (22.5% White), and Pitcairn (59.8% White). East McKeesport is less White than neighboring Wall (84.2% White).

East McKeesport's Black Population

317 residents of East McKeesport, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East McKeesport is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. East McKeesport ranks 77th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East McKeesport's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. Black residents' share of East McKeesport's population has decreased from 18.2% to 15.8%.

East McKeesport is more Black than neighboring Wall (4.3% Black). East McKeesport is less Black than neighboring Wilmerding (25.2% Black), Turtle Creek (33% Black), East Pittsburgh (73% Black), and Pitcairn (31% Black).

East McKeesport's Asian Population

4 residents of East McKeesport, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East McKeesport is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. East McKeesport ranks 1071st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East McKeesport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of East McKeesport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

East McKeesport is more Asian than neighboring Wilmerding (0% Asian), East Pittsburgh (0% Asian), and Pitcairn (0% Asian). East McKeesport is less Asian than neighboring Turtle Creek (1.5% Asian).

East McKeesport's Hispanic Population

11 residents of East McKeesport, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East McKeesport is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. East McKeesport ranks 916th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East McKeesport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 77.6%. Hispanic residents' share of East McKeesport's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.5%.

East McKeesport is more Hispanic than neighboring East Pittsburgh (0% Hispanic). East McKeesport is less Hispanic than neighboring Wilmerding (2.2% Hispanic), Wall (1.1% Hispanic), Turtle Creek (1.2% Hispanic), and Pitcairn (4% Hispanic).

East McKeesport's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of East McKeesport, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East McKeesport is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. East McKeesport ranks 277th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East McKeesport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of East McKeesport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

East McKeesport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilmerding (0% Native American/Other), Wall (0% Native American/Other), Turtle Creek (0% Native American/Other), East Pittsburgh (0% Native American/Other), and Pitcairn (0% Native American/Other).

East McKeesport's Multiracial Population

100 residents of East McKeesport, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East McKeesport is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. East McKeesport ranks 285th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East McKeesport's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Multiracial residents' share of East McKeesport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

East McKeesport is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilmerding (0.9% Multiracial), and East Pittsburgh (4.4% Multiracial). East McKeesport is less Multiracial than neighboring Wall (10.3% Multiracial), Turtle Creek (5.8% Multiracial), and Pitcairn (5.2% 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.