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.

Canonsburg, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAPittsburgh-Weirton-Steubenville

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,675

Median Agei

37.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.7%8,192

Asian

5.5%533

Black

5.2%502

Two or More

2.3%226

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%222

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%203

High School Diploma

26.9%1,826

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%284

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%829

Associate's Degree

11.7%794

Bachelor's Degree

22%1,493

Master's Degree

8.3%566

Professional Degree

2%135

Doctorate

3.2%219

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

35.5%

Graduate+

13.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$213,200

Median Renti

$1,025

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.6%2,361

Renter-Occupied

44.4%1,883

Total Units

4,612

Homeownership

55.6%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%80

$50K–$100K

4.5%107

$100K–$150K

13.6%322

$150K–$200K

24.2%571

$200K–$300K

25.9%611

$300K–$500K

26.9%636

$500K–$1M

1.4%34

Rent Distribution

Under $500

135

$500–$750

299

$750–$1,000

444

$1,000–$1,250

487

$1,250–$1,500

209

$1,500–$2,000

228

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%96

2010–2019

7.4%343

2000–2009

9.8%454

1990–1999

7.2%333

1980–1989

4.7%219

1970–1979

13.1%605

1960–1969

8%367

1950–1959

11.8%542

1940–1949

6.1%282

1939 or earlier

29.7%1,371

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.9%3,135

Electricity

24%1,020

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%59

Fuel Oil

0.6%26

Wood

0.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,227

Mean Household Incomei

$88,997

Per Capita Incomei

$39,181

Poverty Ratei

6.2%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

5,880

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

302

Residentsi

401

Avg. Tenant Renti

$426/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

34 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing91 homes90% occupied$460/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers82 homes73% occupied$347/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8103 homes98% occupied$459/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,227/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

78.4%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

19.5%

Low income$40K–$63K/yr

1.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $63K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

78.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

26.4% of subsidized households are minority

25.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

572(7.7% of civilian adults)