Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Crafton, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAPittsburgh-Weirton-Steubenville

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,961

Median Agei

43.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.1%4,713

Black

10.2%606

Hispanic/Latino

4.7%279

Two or More

3.2%189

Asian

2.9%174

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%64

High School Diploma

23.6%1,045

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%261

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%465

Associate's Degree

18%800

Bachelor's Degree

23.8%1,057

Master's Degree

9.7%431

Professional Degree

2.5%113

Doctorate

1.4%64

HS or Higher

96.9%

BA or Higher

37.5%

Graduate+

13.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$201,000

Median Renti

$1,019

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.6%1,679

Renter-Occupied

44.4%1,340

Total Units

3,308

Homeownership

55.6%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%72

$50K–$100K

7.4%125

$100K–$150K

7.2%121

$150K–$200K

30.5%512

$200K–$300K

32.9%553

$300K–$500K

16.9%284

$500K–$1M

0.7%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

130

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

415

$1,000–$1,250

308

$1,250–$1,500

164

$1,500–$2,000

194

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%28

2000–2009

1.5%51

1990–1999

2.5%83

1980–1989

2.7%88

1970–1979

10.2%338

1960–1969

8.2%272

1950–1959

11.7%388

1940–1949

11.8%389

1939 or earlier

50.5%1,671

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.7%2,317

Electricity

21%635

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%33

Solar

0.5%16

Other

0.4%11

Coal

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,006

Mean Household Incomei

$90,538

Per Capita Incomei

$46,399

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

7.4%

Labor Forcei

3,549

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

220

Residentsi

233

Avg. Tenant Renti

$420/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8203 homes91% occupied$420/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,006/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

76%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

23%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

20% of subsidized households are minority

33% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

87% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

224(4.6% of civilian adults)