Our Community

Who We Serve

Population:

14,349 people live in Wilkinsburg.

 

Businesses:

989 businesses operate in Wilkinsburg

 

Skilled Workforce:

            • Education & Health: 2,649 residents employed
            • Retail/Food Service/Arts/Entertainment: 1,639 residents employed
            • Professional/Scientific/Tech: 956 residents employed
            • Finance/Insurance/Information: 624 residents employed

Race:

    • 55.4% Black
    • 37.5% White
    • 7.1% Other Races

Age:

    • 26% Millennial (age 26-41)
    • 21% Gen X (age 42-57)
    • 19% Baby Boomer (age 58-76)
    • 16% Gen Z (age 10-25)
    • 10% Post-War/WWII (age 77+)
    • 8% under age 10

Education:

  • 93.7% of residents have a high school degree or higher (compared to 91% state-wide)
  • 37.4% of residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher (compared to 34% state-wide)