City safety & data profile

West MifflinPA

West Mifflin, PA is a 20K-resident city in Allegheny County with a median household income of $76,563.

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West Mifflin, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West Mifflin has a population larger than 44% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $151,600.

Data updated 2026-07-20

20K
Population
Top 56%
By size
$76,563
Median income
$151,600
Median home
11.2%
Poverty rate

The read on West Mifflin

West Mifflin posts a median household income higher than 45% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 55%
by median income, US cities

Where West Mifflin income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$76,563 Bottom 45% higher than 45% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. PA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading West Mifflin, PA beyond the headline numbers

West Mifflin sits inside Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at roughly 40.36°N, -79.87°W. Population 20,075, $76,563 median household income. Median home value $151,600, median rent $780. Poverty rate 11.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West Mifflin's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.6%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for West Mifflin from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
20,075
West Mifflin
Median Income
$76,563
+13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$151,600
-33% vs avg
Median Age
43.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Allegheny County) - West Mifflin's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.2M+1%
Median Income
$78,548+53%
Median Home Value
$227,600+86%
Poverty Rate
11.5%-11%
Unemployment
5%-37%

Economics

Economics indicators for West Mifflin, PA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$780/mo
Poverty Rate
11.2% -21% vs avg
Unemployment 8.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.5%
Work From Home 15.3%
Public Transit 3.7%

Population

White 84.7%
African American 8.8%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of West Mifflin, PA? ▼
West Mifflin, PA has a population of 20,075 people, located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in West Mifflin? ▼
The median household income in West Mifflin, PA is $76,563 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.2%.
What is the median home value in West Mifflin? ▼
The median home value in West Mifflin, PA is $151,600. Median rent is $780/month.
What are the top health concerns in West Mifflin? ▼
The top health indicators in West Mifflin include Short Sleep Duration (36.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in West Mifflin? ▼
The median age in West Mifflin, PA is 43.4 years. 24.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West Mifflin, PA is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 20K and a $76,563 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the West Mifflin area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using West Mifflin's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Allegheny County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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