East McKeesport, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

East McKeesport is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. The total population is 2,002. It ranks as the 662nd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in East McKeesport is 47.7 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 10.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East McKeesport is $65,907. This is 15% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 8.0%. This is 51% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $101,100. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, East McKeesport is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in East McKeesport is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (15.8% vs 10.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 95.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East McKeesport, 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.