Allegheny County Public RecordsPennsylvania

As of the 2020 Census, Allegheny County, PA has a population of 1,250,578. The median age is 41.8 years. The gender distribution is nearly even, with 51.7% female and 48.3% male residents. Racially, the population is 77.6% White, 13.3% Black or African American, 4.3% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.5% identifying with two or more races or other groups.

Allegheny County, PA, has over 950,000 registered voters as of 2024, with Democrats comprising about 55%, Republicans 30%, and others/independents 15%. It conducts primary, general, and special elections. In the 2020 presidential election, Allegheny voted 59% for Biden and 39% for Trump. The county operates 1,323 polling locations and offers mail-in voting. Key issues include voting accessibility and redistricting. The Elections Division administers elections, ensuring compliance and security. Major parties are Democratic and Republican, with growing third-party participation.

Allegheny County, PA, boasts over 100 public high schools and several notable universities, with 38.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The county’s schools average a GreatSchools score of 6/10, and Pittsburgh Public Schools offer 60+ specialized educational programs, including STEM and gifted education. School safety initiatives have led to a decline in incidents, with most districts reporting rates below the state average. Additionally, adult education is widely supported through community colleges and workforce training centers, serving over 20,000 learners annually to enhance career prospects and lifelong learning.

As of 2023, Allegheny County, PA, boasts an employment rate of approximately 97% (3% unemployment). Key industries include healthcare (19% of jobs), education (10%), and professional services (12%). Occupationally, 34% work in management, business, science, and the arts. Around 73% of employees commute by car, with a mean travel time of 26 minutes. Most residents (over 80%) work within the county, particularly in Pittsburgh, the region’s dominant employment hub.

Allegheny County, PA, boasts a 62% homeownership rate, with a median home value around $185,000 and median monthly rent about $1,100. Property values increased roughly 5% year-over-year (2023–2024). Housing types range from historic city rowhouses in Pittsburgh neighborhoods like Squirrel Hill to suburban single-family homes in Mt. Lebanon and spacious properties in Fox Chapel. Property tax rates average 2.22% of home value, among Pennsylvania’s highest. The region offers diverse neighborhoods, with affordability and options for both buyers and renters.

Allegheny County, PA, reported a total crime rate of approximately 1,822 incidents per 100,000 residents in 2023, below the national average. Violent crimes, including homicides and assaults, accounted for about 260 per 100,000, with property crimes—such as burglary and theft—making up the rest. The Allegheny County Police Department ensures prompt crime reporting and offers public crime statistics via annual reports. Despite an overall downward trend in serious offenses, some Pittsburgh neighborhoods show higher crime concentrations, emphasizing the importance of localized safety initiatives and community policing.