Bakerstown, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Bakerstown is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. The total population is 2,527. It ranks as the 556th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bakerstown is 38.9 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 29.8% of the population under 18, Bakerstown has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bakerstown is $164,330. This is 111% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 104% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bakerstown, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $544,400. Housing costs are 114% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bakerstown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Asian residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

72.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bakerstown in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 106% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.1%. Notably, 41.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bakerstown, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.