Swissvale, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Swissvale, Pennsylvania Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
8,724
Unemployment
5.7%
Poverty
12.7%
Median Home
$119,700
Median Income
$50,690
Median Rent
$868
Swissvale SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
5
Swissvale, PA Crime Report
166Total Crimes
1,918.6Total Crimes / 100k People
-18.22%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Swissvale / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 166 | 1,918.6 | 2,033.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 196.5 | 389.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 11.6 | 7.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 46.2 | 83.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 138.7 | 264.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 149 | 1,722.1 | 1,644.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 20 | 231.2 | 248.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 120 | 1,387.0 | 1,274.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 104.0 | 121.0 | 246.0 |
Swissvale, PA Cost Of Living
89Swissvale's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Swissvale | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 50 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 116 | 113 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 119 | 112 | 100 | |
Swissvale, PA Photos
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Rankings for Swissvale in Pennsylvania
Map Of Swissvale, PA
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Population over time in Swissvale
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,724 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 8,808 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 8,881 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 8,893 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 8,932 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 8,963 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 8,975 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 8,968 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 9,019 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 9,041 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Swissvale
| Race | Swissvale | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.6% | 75.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 30.2% | 10.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 3.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 7.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Swissvale
| Gender | Swissvale | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Swissvale for adults over 25
| Education | Swissvale | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Swissvale, Pennsylvania
| Income | Swissvale | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.3% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.5% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.0% | 12.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.4% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.3% | 15.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 7.1% | 8.3% |
