City profile · Pennsylvania · Census ACS 2023

Carnegie, PA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Carnegie - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

8,015
Residents
$62,327
Median income
$168,800
Median home
$1,299
Median rent (state)

Carnegie - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Carnegie places in the 39th percentile for household income and the 56th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

39th
percentile, household income
33rd
percentile, home value
45th
percentile, median rent
56th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Carnegie, PA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 8,015 residents in Carnegie, a small town within Pennsylvania. Carnegie households earn a median of $62,327 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 9.0%. Typical homes in Carnegie are valued around $168,800, and the median resident age is 41.7 years. 35.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 71.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Carnegie (No Permits), per Census BPS data. Carnegie reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1198.9 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Pennsylvania tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Pennsylvania scores 97.6 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,299 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Pennsylvania run around $260, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 98.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

8,015 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Pennsylvania

Median Household Income

$62,327 /yr

Poverty 9.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Pennsylvania average

How does Carnegie compare to other US cities?

Where Carnegie sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 39% higher than other cities
Home value 33% pricier than other cities
Median rent 45% pricier than other cities
Safety 56% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Pennsylvania alone, Carnegie ranks #260 of 402 Pennsylvania cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Carnegie against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Pennsylvania only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Pennsylvania-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Carnegie toward the top of Pennsylvania's cities

Among the 1,861 Pennsylvania cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Carnegie ranks #391 - the 79th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Carnegie only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,038 of 1,765
41st percentile in Pennsylvania
Median Gross Rent
#685 of 1,865
45th percentile in Pennsylvania
Median Home Value
#891 of 1,790
50th percentile in Pennsylvania
Poverty Rate
#622 of 1,856
66th percentile in Pennsylvania
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#391 of 1,861
79th percentile in Pennsylvania

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Pennsylvania only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

39thIncome percentile
56thSafety percentile

39th percentile nationally for median household income · 56th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Carnegie's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Carnegie's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 52 Avg. percentile National median
Carnegie's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Carnegie's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$168,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 67% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Carnegie $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Carnegie, PA Carnegie, PA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Carnegie, PA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Carnegie, PA median $62,327/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Carnegie, PA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Carnegie, PA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 35.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 71.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
8,015
Median Income
$62,327
Median Home Value
$168,800
Median Age
41.7
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Labor force participation
71.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1198.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
38.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1160.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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7,600 residents7,800 residents8,000 residents8,200 residents 202020212022202320242025 8,127 residents 7,777 residents ▼ -4.3%
Carnegie's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 10
2023 10
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
61.6%
Carpool
7.7%
Public Transit
6.3%
Walk
1.9%
Work from Home
21.9%
Other
0.6%

Based on 4,689 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Pennsylvania - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$88
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$52
avg/month
Total Utilities
$260
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Pennsylvania state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Pennsylvania state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Carnegie sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,299/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.1 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Pennsylvania

Latrobe
8,002 people
Glenside
7,941 people
Gettysburg
7,929 people
Leola
8,107 people
Dormont
8,120 people
Camp Hill
8,149 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Carnegie's 8,015 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Hillsdale, MI
8,013 people
Newport, AR
8,019 people
Kaufman, TX
8,010 people
Parkville, MO
8,022 people
Fletcher, NC
8,022 people
Timnath, CO
8,007 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Carnegie's $62,327 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Seminole, TX
$62,325 median income
Lehigh Acres, FL
$62,330 median income
Williamson, NY
$62,324 median income
Point Blank, TX
$62,330 median income
Elm Creek, TX
$62,331 median income
Lacoochee, FL
$62,321 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Carnegie, PA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Carnegie, PA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 80.2% 10.0% 6.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.0% White 80.2% Black or African American 10.0% Asian 3.0% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.2% Two or more races 6.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Carnegie compares to nearby Pennsylvania cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Carnegie (this city) 8,015 $62,327
Latrobe 8,002 $55,168
Glenside 7,941 $101,050
Gettysburg 7,929 $52,656
Census ACS 5-year FIPS PA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Carnegie, PA?

What is the population of Carnegie, PA? +

The population of Carnegie, PA stands at 8,015 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Carnegie, PA? +

Median annual household income in Carnegie runs $62,327, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Carnegie? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Carnegie; the closest available measure is the Pennsylvania state average, a cost of living index of 97.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Pennsylvania vary by metro area.

Is Carnegie, PA safe? +

Carnegie has a total crime rate of 1198.9 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Carnegie, PA? +

A typical home in Carnegie is worth $168,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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