Braddock, Pennsylvania
Braddock: borough of Pennsylvania
About
Braddock is a city located in the county of Allegheny in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,159 and a population density of 3,322 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,103 inhabitants.
The city was created 158 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Braddock
| Population | 2,103 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Area | 0.65 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4034,-79.8684 |
| Named for | Edward Braddock |
| Altitude | 764 feet / 233 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:15:17 (2nd May 2026) |
| Postal code | 15104 |
| Density | 3,235 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.66% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 55℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Braddock is located at 40°24'12"N 79°52'6"W (40.4034000, -79.8683800).
Braddock map
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Braddock decreased by 2.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,159 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,173 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,173 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,169 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,161 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,147 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,141 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,126 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,113 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,105 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,103 | -0.1% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 41,103 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 36,264 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 13.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 39,190 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 36,120 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 86.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,510 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $237,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,814 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $760 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,102 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,566 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.60 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 686,589 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 354,101 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 454,796 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,268 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $93,717 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $40,544 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,602 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,447 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,374 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 439 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,715 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 539 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,482 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,895.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.47 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $156,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,421 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $604 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $902 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,093 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 112,311 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 85,926 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 44,789 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,176,426 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $36,361 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $64,236 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,303 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,705 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,386 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,022 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 244 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,263 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 306 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,138 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,802.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.67 |
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People born in Braddock (32)
People born in Braddock, including basketball player Billy Knight, popular lyricist Herb Magidson, actress Lauren Tewes, .
More notable people
- A. Joseph Valicenti (American politician) he was born in 16/05/1923
- Antonio Modarelli (American conductor) he was born in 01/01/1894
- Bernie Semes (American football player (1919-2001)) he was born in 29/01/1919
- Debbie McCune Davis (American politician who was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives) she was born in 12/08/1951
- Frank S. Scott (American soldier) he was born in 02/12/1883
- Henry Clay Drexler (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 07/08/1901
- John Clayton (American sportswriter, born 1954) he was born in 11/05/1954
- John Maisto (United States diplomat) he was born in 28/08/1938
- Joseph M. Gaydos (American politician) he was born in 03/07/1926
- Ken Reaves (American football player) he was born in 29/10/1944
- Marty Karow (American football player and coach, basketball coach, baseball player and coach (1904-1986)) he was born in 18/07/1904
- Matthew A. Dunn (American politician) he was born in 15/08/1886
- Steve Andrako (American football player (1915-1980)) he was born in 11/09/1915
- Terrence Johnson (Player of American football) he was born in 05/07/1986
- Thomas Michlovic (American politician) he was born in 21/02/1946
- Will Norman (American football player (1903-1964)) he was born in 22/09/1903
- Jack Davis (American football player and professional wrestler (1932-2013)) he was born in 12/03/1932
- William Ellis Corey (American industrialist) he was born in 01/01/1866
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Braddock, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215628 | Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15208-2594 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Braddock, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Braddock.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Braddock Post Office | Braddock (PA) | 15104 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Braddock, North Dakota human settlement in Emmons County, North Dakota, United States of America with a population of 28 people.
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| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 299,226 | The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. |
| Bethel Park | 32,118 | Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania |
| Mount Lebanon | 31,418 | Municipality in Pennsylvania |
| Monroeville | 28,176 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Plum | 26,993 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moon | 25,204 | Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Unity | 21,600 | Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Upper Saint Clair | 19,896 | Home rule municipality in Allegheny County |
| West Mifflin | 19,588 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| McKeesport | 18,927 | City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Wilkinsburg | 15,186 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Franklin Park | 14,883 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Cecil | 13,220 | Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Elizabeth | 11,494 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Jefferson Hills | 11,136 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
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Distance to Other Cities
Braddock distances to largest Pennsylvania cities