East Pittsburgh, PA Demographics
A map of East Pittsburgh's Population by Race
East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,121, a large increase from the 1,927 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.0% Black, 22.5% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Pittsburgh, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
East Pittsburgh has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Pittsburgh, that probability was 57.2% in 2020 and 41.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
East Pittsburgh is ranked the 633rd 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 Pittsburgh was ranked the 669th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
East Pittsburgh's White Population
478 residents of East Pittsburgh, or 22.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Pittsburgh is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. East Pittsburgh ranks 1871st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Pittsburgh's White population has declined by an estimated 20.2%. White residents' share of East Pittsburgh's population has decreased from 31.1% to 22.5%.
East Pittsburgh is less White than neighboring Chalfant (68.8% White), North Braddock (39.8% White), Turtle Creek (58.4% White), Duquesne (39.3% White), and Wilmerding (71.7% White).
East Pittsburgh's Black Population
1,549 residents of East Pittsburgh, or 73.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Pittsburgh is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. East Pittsburgh ranks 11th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Pittsburgh's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.9%. Black residents' share of East Pittsburgh's population has increased from 57.0% to 73.0%.
East Pittsburgh is more Black than neighboring Chalfant (21.6% Black), North Braddock (47.6% Black), Turtle Creek (33% Black), Duquesne (45.2% Black), and Wilmerding (25.2% Black).
East Pittsburgh's Asian Population
0 residents of East Pittsburgh, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Pittsburgh is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. East Pittsburgh ranks 1210th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Pittsburgh's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of East Pittsburgh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
East Pittsburgh is less Asian than neighboring Chalfant (2.2% Asian), North Braddock (0.4% Asian), and Turtle Creek (1.5% Asian).
East Pittsburgh's Hispanic Population
0 residents of East Pittsburgh, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Pittsburgh is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. East Pittsburgh ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Pittsburgh's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of East Pittsburgh's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.0%.
East Pittsburgh is less Hispanic than neighboring Chalfant (0.5% Hispanic), North Braddock (0.7% Hispanic), Turtle Creek (1.2% Hispanic), Duquesne (3% Hispanic), and Wilmerding (2.2% Hispanic).
East Pittsburgh's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of East Pittsburgh, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Pittsburgh is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. East Pittsburgh ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Pittsburgh's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Pittsburgh's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.
East Pittsburgh is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chalfant (0.4% Native American/Other), North Braddock (3.9% Native American/Other), and Duquesne (0.3% Native American/Other).
East Pittsburgh's Multiracial Population
94 residents of East Pittsburgh, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Pittsburgh is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. East Pittsburgh ranks 117th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Pittsburgh's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.6%. Multiracial residents' share of East Pittsburgh's population has decreased from 6.4% to 4.4%.
East Pittsburgh is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilmerding (0.9% Multiracial). East Pittsburgh is less Multiracial than neighboring Chalfant (6.5% Multiracial), North Braddock (7.5% Multiracial), Turtle Creek (5.8% Multiracial), and Duquesne (12.2% 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.