Monroeville municipality, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Monroeville municipality is a mid-sized community located in Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. The total population is 28,383. It ranks as the 21st most populous out of 1,993 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monroeville municipality is 43.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 10.2% 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 Monroeville municipality is $78,191. This is 3% higher than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The median home value is $197,400. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Monroeville municipality is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Monroeville municipality is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.6% vs 3.7%).

Education

45.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.3%. Notably, 17.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Monroeville municipality, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,993 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. For official data, visit data.census.gov.