With about 17,520 residents, McKeesport is one of Pennsylvania's notable places. McKeesport was founded in 1795 and sits in Allegheny County. The median age is 40.5 and the median household income is $31,854. Homes carry a median value of $69,800, and about 49% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (47%). Around 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
McKeesport — frequently asked
What is the population of McKeesport, Pennsylvania?
McKeesport has a population of about 17,520, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in McKeesport?
The median home value in McKeesport is $69,800, and the median gross rent is $786/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is McKeesport safe? What is the crime rate?
McKeesport Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,497 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does McKeesport face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Allegheny County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in McKeesport?
McKeesport has 10 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in McKeesport?
Public registry data lists 11 registered sex offenders in or near McKeesport. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.