East McKeesport, Pennsylvania

East McKeesport is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 2,343.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²). 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 2,343 people, 1,078 households, and 636 families residing in the borough. The population density is 2,319.6/km² (5,947.9/mi²). There are 1,154 housing units at an average density of 1,142.5 persons/km² (2,929.5 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 95.65% White, 2.86% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. 0.68% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,078 households out of which 22.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% are married couples living together, 12.4% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 41.0% are non-families. 37.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.17 and the average family size is 2.87.

In the borough the population is spread out with 19.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the borough is $28,431, and the median income for a family is $38,000. Males have a median income of $31,700 versus $23,182 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $16,695. 8.3% of the population and 4.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 7.8% are under the age of 18 and 7.9% are 65 or older.