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Wilkinsburg, PA

Founded 1790Allegheny CountyElev. 938 m
Population
14,165
Median home
$140,300
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Wilkinsburg

Wilkinsburg is home to roughly 14,165 residents. Wilkinsburg was founded in 1790 and sits in Allegheny County. The median age is 41.7 and the median household income is $48,565. Homes carry a median value of $140,300, and about 32% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (48%). Around 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
14,165
Median age
41.7
Median household income
$48,565
Per-capita income
$38,903
Poverty rate
20.3%
High-school grad or higher
93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
Unemployment
9.4%
Avg. commute
28.5 min
Work from home
19.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White37.2%
Hispanic or Latino5.6%
Black48%
Asian1.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45.3%
Service23.8%
Sales & office18.4%
Production, transportation & material moving8.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.4%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$140,300
Median gross rent
$978/mo
Owner-occupied
32%
Median year built
1947
Households
7,969
Avg. household size
1.76

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

Education

Schools

Wilkinsburg has 2 public schools — 2 elementary.

Kelly Primary SchElementaryGrades -1–1
Turner Intermediate SchElementaryGrades 2–6

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime76% above national
Wilkinsburg681
Pennsylvania278
United States386
↓ 13% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime2% above national
Wilkinsburg1,984
Pennsylvania1,613
United States1,952
↓ 24% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

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

Wilkinsburg was founded in 1790 and sits in Allegheny County. Elevation ~938 m.

Map of Wilkinsburg
Wilkinsburg, PA
Where Wilkinsburg is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Pennsylvania Railroad Station-WilkinsburgSperling Building
Notable people from Wilkinsburg
Paul TaylorVirgilBunny YeagerDick GroatW. W. Bartley IIIDavid Allan YoungBill McKechnieMeldrim Thomson, Jr.Daniel CarterJames A. Graham
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Nearby cities
Pittsburgh (5 mi)Monroeville (6 mi)Baldwin (6 mi)West Mifflin (6 mi)McKeesport (7 mi)Plum (8 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Wilkinsburg, PA (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania.

Jason Gearde Harris, 32
Wilkinsburg · Allegheny County · 15221
AKA Jason G Harris, Jason Harris
Robert Lamont Smith, 64
Wilkinsburg · Allegheny County · 15221
AKA Daniel Green, Robert Lamont
William Alvin Allen, 44
Wilkinsburg · Allegheny County · 15221
AKA Will Allen, William Allen
John Albert Thompson Sr, 74
Wilkinsburg · Allegheny County · 15208
AKA X Peanut, Iceman Thompson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Wilkinsburg — frequently asked

What is the population of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania?
Wilkinsburg has a population of about 14,165, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Wilkinsburg?
The median home value in Wilkinsburg is $140,300, and the median gross rent is $978/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Wilkinsburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Wilkinsburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 681 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Wilkinsburg 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 Wilkinsburg?
Wilkinsburg has 2 public schools (2 elementary). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Wilkinsburg?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Wilkinsburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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