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.

Mount Oliver, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAPittsburgh-Weirton-Steubenville

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,319

Median Agei

36.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.1%1,596

Black

38.8%1,289

Two or More

5.8%193

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%127

Other

2.7%91

Asian

0.7%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%140

High School Diploma

31.4%649

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%107

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%267

Associate's Degree

15.2%315

Bachelor's Degree

10.6%220

Master's Degree

4.7%97

Professional Degree

1.1%22

Doctorate

1.2%24

HS or Higher

89%

BA or Higher

17.5%

Graduate+

6.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$96,900

Median Renti

$1,302

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

40.5%486

Renter-Occupied

59.5%713

Total Units

1,489

Homeownership

40.5%

Vacancy Rate

19.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

15%73

$50K–$100K

38.1%185

$100K–$150K

34.4%167

$150K–$200K

4.3%21

$300K–$500K

8.2%40

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

139

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

143

$2,000+

132

Year Built

2000–2009

2.4%36

1980–1989

4.8%71

1970–1979

6%90

1960–1969

10.1%150

1950–1959

7.3%108

1940–1949

15.2%227

1939 or earlier

54.2%807

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.2%950

Electricity

18.5%222

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%22

Fuel Oil

0.4%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,297

Mean Household Incomei

$64,169

Per Capita Incomei

$24,721

Poverty Ratei

14.6%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

1,633

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

196

Residentsi

390

Avg. Tenant Renti

$381/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

34 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing1 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers165 homes82% occupied$388/mo rent

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

202/PRAC30 homes95% occupied$344/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,297/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

83.9%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

11%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

4.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

83.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

73.6% of subsidized households are minority

20.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

127(5.7% of civilian adults)