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.

Donora, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAPittsburgh-Weirton-Steubenville

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,527

Median Agei

48.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.1%3,398

Black

10.6%480

Two or More

9.5%429

Hispanic/Latino

4.3%194

Other

0.6%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%279

High School Diploma

42.4%1,538

Some College (<1 yr)

11.4%415

Some College (1+ yr)

7%252

Associate's Degree

11%399

Bachelor's Degree

8.4%306

Master's Degree

2.6%93

Professional Degree

1.1%41

Doctorate

0.7%27

HS or Higher

92.4%

BA or Higher

12.9%

Graduate+

4.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$62,300

Median Renti

$916

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.2%1,301

Renter-Occupied

46.8%1,144

Total Units

2,884

Homeownership

53.2%

Vacancy Rate

15.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

37.7%490

$50K–$100K

32.2%419

$100K–$150K

17.9%233

$150K–$200K

4.9%64

$200K–$300K

4.7%61

$300K–$500K

2.6%34

Rent Distribution

Under $500

233

$500–$750

164

$750–$1,000

324

$1,000–$1,250

216

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.2%92

2000–2009

0.8%23

1990–1999

3.4%97

1980–1989

9.2%265

1970–1979

3.8%111

1960–1969

10.4%299

1950–1959

10.6%306

1940–1949

9%260

1939 or earlier

49.6%1,431

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.9%2,077

Electricity

9.9%243

Fuel Oil

2.5%61

No Fuel

1.1%28

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%15

Other

0.5%13

Wood

0.3%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,544

Mean Household Incomei

$54,228

Per Capita Incomei

$29,513

Poverty Ratei

28.9%

Unemploymenti

12.7%

Labor Forcei

2,266

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

280

Residentsi

375

Avg. Tenant Renti

$374/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing90 homes92% occupied$393/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers65 homes73% occupied$348/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8124 homes94% occupied$374/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $39,544/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

84.6%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

12.4%

Low income$20K–$32K/yr

2.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $32K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

70.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

36.9% of subsidized households are minority

40.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

206(5.4% of civilian adults)