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Plum, PA

Founded 1788Allegheny County
Population
26,873
Median home
$218,600
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Plum

Plum is a city in Pennsylvania with about 26,873 residents. Plum was founded in 1788 and sits in Allegheny County. The median age is 43.5 and the median household income is $98,475. Homes carry a median value of $218,600, and about 81% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (92.1%). Around 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
26,873
Median age
43.5
Median household income
$98,475
Per-capita income
$45,954
Poverty rate
3.1%
High-school grad or higher
97.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg. commute
31.4 min
Work from home
21.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White92.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Black3.3%
Asian1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts50.4%
Sales & office21%
Service12.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.4%
Production, transportation & material moving7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$218,600
Median gross rent
$1,156/mo
Owner-occupied
80.8%
Median year built
1971
Households
10,692
Avg. household size
2.51

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Plum has 2 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Plum SHSHighGrades 9–12
Pivik El SchElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime87% below national
Plum50
Pennsylvania278
United States386
↓ 59% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime88% below national
Plum232
Pennsylvania1,613
United States1,952
↓ 54% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Plum Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Plum.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Allegheny County
Cold waveVery High
Ice stormVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Plum is in Allegheny County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Plum was founded in 1788 and sits in Allegheny County.

Map of Plum
Plum, PA
Where Plum is
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Notable people from Plum
Pat McAfeeAlex Kirilloff
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Nearby cities
Monroeville (5 mi)Murrysville (6 mi)Wilkinsburg (8 mi)McKeesport (12 mi)Pittsburgh (13 mi)Baldwin (13 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Allegheny County

Most-recorded names in Allegheny County booking & incarceration records:

William Jackson (3)James Smith (3)Anthony Johnson (2)Donald Williams (2)Christopher Harris (2)Marcus Jones (2)Richard Kelly (2)James Martin (2)Michael Taylor (2)James Miller (2)Andre Davis (2)Aaron Reed (2)William Brown (2)David Thompson (2)David Moore (2)Eric Taylor (2)Joseph Parker (2)Neil Harris (2)Alfred Robinson (1)Alfred Massie (1)Akeyba Sanchez (1)Alfon Brown (1)Andre Allen (1)Andra Crisswalle (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Common questions

Plum — frequently asked

What is the population of Plum, Pennsylvania?
Plum has a population of about 26,873, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Plum?
The median home value in Plum is $218,600, and the median gross rent is $1,156/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Plum safe? What is the crime rate?
Plum Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 50 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Plum 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 Plum?
Plum has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Plum?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Plum. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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