Categories in Pittsburgh
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pittsburgh
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 21,075 | 30 years |
| Lawyers legal | 8,368 | 29 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 7,386 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 4,411 | 28 years |
| Corporate management | 3,778 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 3,519 | 31 years |
| Shopping | 2,651 | 35 years |
| Dentists | 2,334 | 33 years |
| Construction of buildings | 2,213 | 33 years |
| Electronics stores | 2,137 | 27 years |
| Finance other | 1,808 | 53 years |
| Financial services | 1,737 | 32 years |
Pittsburgh Facts
| Area | 58.7 mi² |
| Population | 310,141 |
| Male Population | 150,756 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 159,385 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +44.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -4.0% |
| Median Age | 33.5 years (Male: 32.2, Female: 35) |
| Area Codes | 215, 412, 724 |
| Neighborhoods | Downtown, West Oakland, Shadyside, South Side Flats, Bloomfield |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.44062, -79.99589 |
| Zip Codes | 15201, 15202, 15203, 15204, 15205, More |
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Pittsburgh Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 214,045 | 279,995 | 322,947 | 296,481 | 310,141 |
| Population Density | 3,648.7 / mi² | 4,772.9 / mi² | 5,505.1 / mi² | 5,053.9 / mi² | 5,286.8 / mi² |
Pittsburgh Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 8.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | +38.5% | +5.9% | -8.2% |
| Pennsylvania | +19.7% | +10.4% | +3.8% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Pittsburgh Median Age
Median Age: 33.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 33.5 yrs | 35 yrs | 32.2 yrs |
| Pennsylvania | 40.2 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Pittsburgh Population Density
Population Density: 5,287 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 310,141 | 58.66 sq mi | 5,287 / mi² |
| Pennsylvania | 12.8 million | 46,054.2 sq mi | 278 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Pittsburgh Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Pittsburgh
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Pittsburgh
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Pittsburgh
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Pittsburgh CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 5,173,690 tn | 16.68 tn | 88,192.8 tons/mi² |
| Pennsylvania | 244,899,672 tn | 19.12 tn | 5,317.6 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,173,690 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 88,192.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/11 | 8:05 PM | 4 | 95.4 km | 5,000 m | Youngstown-Akron urban area, Ohio | usgs.gov |
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbərɡ/ PITS-burg) is the second largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a population of 305,842 and the county seat of Allegheny County. The Combined Statistical Area (CSA) population of 2,659,937 is the largest in both..
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