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Crime in Wilkinsburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wilkinsburg. Key points include:
There were 413 total crimes in Wilkinsburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wilkinsburg is 3,026.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wilkinsburg is 586.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wilkinsburg is 2,440.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wilkinsburg is 42.81% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Wilkinsburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wilkinsburg / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 413 | 3,026.5 | 1,680.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 80 | 586.3 | 245.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 14.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 20 | 146.6 | 51.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 49 | 359.1 | 161.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 333 | 2,440.3 | 1,435.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 73 | 535.0 | 116.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 165 | 1,209.1 | 1,129.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 95 | 696.2 | 188.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Wilkinsburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wilkinsburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wilkinsburg is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wilkinsburg is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Wilkinsburg is $172,752.
The median income in Wilkinsburg is $46,416.
Wilkinsburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wilkinsburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wilkinsburg | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 65 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wilkinsburg, PA Weather
The average high in Wilkinsburg is 61.0° and the average low is 41.7°.
There are 84.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.6 inches of precipitation each year with 19.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wilkinsburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 84.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 19.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wilkinsburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wilkinsburg
The current population in Wilkinsburg is 14,027. The population has decreased 14.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,027 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 14,165 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 14,340 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 14,492 | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 15,367 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 15,485 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 15,637 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 15,748 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 15,797 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 15,866 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 15,894 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 15,943 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 16,026 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 16,171 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 16,348 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wilkinsburg
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Wilkinsburg is:
36.6% White with 5,135 White residents.
46.2% African American with 6,475 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.
2.3% Asian with 322 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.3% Other with 181 Other residents.
8.3% Two Or More with 1,165 Two Or More residents.
5.3% Hispanic with 739 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wilkinsburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.6% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 46.2% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.3% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.3% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wilkinsburg
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Wilkinsburg is 56.7% female with 7,960 female residents.
Wilkinsburg is 43.3% male with 6,067 male residents.
| Gender | Wilkinsburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.7% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.3% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wilkinsburg for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Wilkinsburg completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Wilkinsburg completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Wilkinsburg completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Wilkinsburg completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Wilkinsburg completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Wilkinsburg completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Wilkinsburg completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Wilkinsburg completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Wilkinsburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wilkinsburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania
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10.9% of households in Wilkinsburg earn Less than $10,000.
9.4% of households in Wilkinsburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.7% of households in Wilkinsburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.8% of households in Wilkinsburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.5% of households in Wilkinsburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.8% of households in Wilkinsburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.0% of households in Wilkinsburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.2% of households in Wilkinsburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.4% of households in Wilkinsburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.1% of households in Wilkinsburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wilkinsburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.9% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.4% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.5% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.2% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
