McKeesport, PA Demographics

A map of McKeesport's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,571	9,039	49.3%	51.0%
Black	6,198	6,826	35.7%	38.5%
Multiracial	1,538	1,031	8.8%	5.8%
Hispanic	783	625	4.5%	3.5%
Native American/Other	175	161	1.0%	0.9%
Asian	115	45	0.7%	0.3%

McKeesport, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 17,380, a slight decrease from the 17,727 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.3% White, 35.7% Black, 8.8% Multiracial, 4.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of McKeesport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

McKeesport has become 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 McKeesport, that probability was 58.7% in 2020 and 62.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

McKeesport is ranked the 39th 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). McKeesport was ranked the 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

McKeesport's White Population

8,571 residents of McKeesport, or 49.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in McKeesport is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. McKeesport ranks 1829th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McKeesport's White population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of McKeesport's population has decreased from 51.0% to 49.3%.

McKeesport is more White than neighboring Duquesne (39.3% White). McKeesport is less White than neighboring Liberty borough (Allegheny County) (90.8% White), Versailles (89.3% White), Port Vue (77.3% White), and Boston (100% White).

McKeesport's Black Population

6,198 residents of McKeesport, or 35.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in McKeesport is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. McKeesport ranks 26th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McKeesport's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. Black residents' share of McKeesport's population has decreased from 38.5% to 35.7%.

McKeesport is more Black than neighboring Liberty borough (Allegheny County) (0.8% Black), Versailles (5% Black), Port Vue (6.4% Black), and Boston (0% Black). McKeesport is less Black than neighboring Duquesne (45.2% Black).

McKeesport's Asian Population

115 residents of McKeesport, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in McKeesport is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. McKeesport ranks 1219th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McKeesport's Asian population has grown by an estimated 155.6%. Asian residents' share of McKeesport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

McKeesport is more Asian than neighboring Liberty borough (Allegheny County) (0% Asian), Versailles (0% Asian), Port Vue (0% Asian), Duquesne (0% Asian), and Boston (0% Asian).

McKeesport's Hispanic Population

783 residents of McKeesport, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in McKeesport is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. McKeesport ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McKeesport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.3%. Hispanic residents' share of McKeesport's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.5%.

McKeesport is more Hispanic than neighboring Liberty borough (Allegheny County) (1.4% Hispanic), Versailles (1.3% Hispanic), Port Vue (3.4% Hispanic), Duquesne (3% Hispanic), and Boston (0% Hispanic).

McKeesport's Native American/Other Population

175 residents of McKeesport, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in McKeesport is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. McKeesport ranks 224th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McKeesport's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of McKeesport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

McKeesport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Liberty borough (Allegheny County) (0.5% Native American/Other), Versailles (0% Native American/Other), Duquesne (0.3% Native American/Other), and Boston (0% Native American/Other). McKeesport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Port Vue (2% Native American/Other).

McKeesport's Multiracial Population

1,538 residents of McKeesport, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in McKeesport is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. McKeesport ranks 164th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McKeesport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 49.2%. Multiracial residents' share of McKeesport's population has increased from 5.8% to 8.8%.

McKeesport is more Multiracial than neighboring Liberty borough (Allegheny County) (6.5% Multiracial), Versailles (4.4% Multiracial), and Boston (0% Multiracial). McKeesport is less Multiracial than neighboring Port Vue (10.9% 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.