Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Braddock Hills is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. The total population is 1,629. It ranks as the 744th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Braddock Hills is 43.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 10.9% 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 Braddock Hills is $39,981. This is 49% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $129,800. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 52.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Braddock Hills is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 32.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (32.7% vs 10.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower 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 89.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Braddock Hills, 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.