Demographics:
In 2001, Pittsburgh city had a household population of 310,000. Of these, 157,000 (51 percent) were women and 152,000 (49 percent) were men. The median age was 37.0 years. Twenty-one percent of the population was under 18 years, and 15 percent was 65 and older. For people reporting one race, 67 percent were White alone; 29 percent were Black or African American; fewer than 0.5 percent were American Indian and Alaska Native; 4 percent were Asian; fewer than 0.5 percent were Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and 1 percent were Some Other Race. Two percent reported Two or More Races. Fewer than 0.5 percent of the people in Pittsburgh city were Hispanic. Sixty-five percent of the people in Pittsburgh city were White, Non-Hispanic. People of Hispanic origin may be of any race. (U.S. Census)
For more detailed census information, visit these sections of the US Census site (www.census.gov):
Pittsburgh Narrative Profile
Employment:
Among the most common occupations in Pittsburgh were:
| Management, professional, and related occupations | 39% |
| Sales and office occupations | 29% |
| Service occupations | 18% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving occupations | 9% |
| Construction, extraction, and maintenance occupations | 6% |
Eighty-one percent of the people employed were private wage and salary workers; 14 percent were Federal, state, or local government workers; and 5 percent were self-employed. (U.S. Census)
Major Employers: Heinz/Delmonte, University of Pittsburgh, Alcoa
Employment Resources
Pittsburgh Technology Council Job Board
Chambers of Commerce
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
Transportation:
Fifty-two percent of Pittsburgh city workers drove to work alone in 2001, 9 percent carpooled, 27 percent took public transportation, and 10 percent used other means. The remaining 2 percent worked at home. Among those who commuted to work, it took them on average 23 minutes to get to work. (U.S. Census)
Transportation OverviewAllegheny County Port Authority
Housing:
In 2001, Pittsburgh city had 139,000 occupied housing units, 72,000 (52 percent) owner occupied and 67,000 (48 percent) renter occupied. Two percent of the households did not have telephone service, and 29 percent of the households did not have access to a car, truck, or van for private use. Twenty-five percent had two vehicles, and another 6 percent had three or more. The median monthly housing costs for mortgaged owners was $881, nonmortgaged owners $349, and renters $607. Twenty-four percent of owners with mortgages, 23 percent of owners without mortgages, and 54 percent of renters in Pittsburgh city spent 30 percent or more of household income on housing. (U.S. Census)
General Housing Info
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Shopping:
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Station Square
Carson St & Smithfield St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-9911Kaufmann's
400 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 232-2000Lazarus
441 Smithfield St Fl 2
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 291-2200East Carson Street
South SideShadyside
S Aiken Ave/Ellsworth Ave/Walnut Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15232Squirrel Hill
Murray Avenue
Dining:
Are you in Pittsburgh? Have you been there? Where do you like to eat? Send your comments to newcolonist@newcolonist.com and wešll post them here.
Blue Bird Restaurant
Nights only
523 Saint Clair Avenue
Clairton, PA 15025
412-233-9984Max's Allegheny Tavern
537 Suismon St
Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 231-1899James Street Restaurant
422 Foreland St
Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 323-2222Jerrys 1888
520 East Ohio Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-321-3718Dish Osteria Bar
128 South 17th. Street
South Side
(412) 390-2012Kassab's
1001 E Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-381-1820Mad Mex
Atwood and Bates Sts.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-366-5656New York, New York
Bar & Restaurant
5801 Ellsworth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232 412-661-5600
Park House
403 E Ohio St
Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 231-0551Roland's Seafood Grill
1904 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 261-3401Penn Brewery
800 Vinial Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 237-9402
www.pennbrew.comPipers Pub
One of the best casual restaurants in the area
1828 East Carson St
Pittsburgh Pa 15203
(412) 381-3977
www.piperspub.comSpice Island Tea House
253 Atwood St.
Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 687-8821
Night life:
Been out on the town in Pittsburgh? Tell us where the best spots are. Send your comments to newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post them here.
Park HouseAttractions
403 E Ohio St
412- 231-0551Dee's Cafe
1314 E Carson St
412-431-1314M
1600 Smallman St
412-261-4512Splashmax
Online party and event club, billing itself as "Home of the PARTY GEEKS!!!"
www.splashmax.comSquirrel Hill Cafe (Squirrel Cage)
5802 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-521-3327Club Pittsburgh
Sauna and 24-hour fitness center; clientele is primarily gay men
1139 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh 15212
(412)471-6790
National Aviary
www.aviary.orgAndy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky Street
412-237-8300
www.clpgh.org/warholMattress Factory
500 Sampsonia Way
412-231-3169
www.mattress.org
info@mattress.orgPittsburgh Public Theatre
www.ppt.orgCarnegie Museum Of Art
www.cmoa.orgCarnegie Museum Of Natural History
www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmnhCarnegie Science Center
www.carnegiesciencecenter.orgPittsburgh Symphony
www.pittsburghsymphony.orgCultural Trust Venues
Byham Theater, Harris Theater, O'Reilly Theater, Wood Street GalleriesSkinny Building
www.skinnybuilding.com/St. Anthony's Chapel
Largest catholic reliquary outside of the Vatican
1700 Harpster St.
Troy Hill
(412) 323-9504
www.ichrusa.com/saintsalive/anthony.htm
Community Groups
The Allegheny City Society
P.O. Box 100255
Pittsburgh, PA 15233-0255
412-322-8807
acs@trfn.clpgh.orgAlliance For Progressive Action
East Allegheny Community Council
415 East Ohio Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412- 321-1204Bedford Dwellings Tenant Council
One Oxford Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Contact: Linda Greene
412-427-0948Critical Mass
www.pghcriticalmass.orgDowntown Pittsburgh Partnership
Flux
Creative community expression
www.fluxpgh.comGay & Lesbian Community Center (GLCC) of Pittsburgh
5808 Forward Ave.
Pittsburgh PA 15217
Phone: 412-422-0114
Hours of phone line: M-F 6:30-9:30 p.m; Sat 3-6 p.m.Japan Association of Greater Pittsburgh
www.jagp.org/Minority Enterprise Corporation
1801 Center Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Virginia Montanez
(412) 434-5806, ext. 17Pennsylvania Environmental Network
Pittsburgh Action Against Rape
81 S. 19th St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-431-5665
Hotline: 412-765-2731Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development
Point State Park Master Planning
Queer as Pittsburgh
www.queeraspittsburgh.comSierra Club
109 S. Ridge Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
Contact: Marilyn SkolnickJob Corps
345 Fourth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-471-6123
Contact: Mark SnyderMcKeesport Development Corporation
201 Lysle Blvd.
McKeesport, PA 15132
412-675-5049Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Ultra Violet Loop
Designed to showcase many of Pittsburgh's diverse neighborhoods and nighttime entertainment venues
www.uvloop.com
Gay & Lesbian
Club Pittsburgh
Sauna and 24-hour fitness center; clientele is primarily gay men
1139 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh 15212
(412)471-6790Donny's Place
1226 Herron Ave.
412-682-9869Holiday Bar
4620 Forbes Ave.
412-682-8598Images
965 Liberty Ave.
412-391-9990New York, New York
5801 Ellsworth Ave.
412-661-5600Pegasus Lounge
818 Liberty Ave.
412-281-2131Pittsburgh Eagle
1740 Eckert Street
412-766-7222Real Luck Cafe
1519 Penn Ave.
Education
Find A College In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh VIPs, Past and Present
Andrew Carnegie
Tax Information
CityTax Forms
Recycling & Sanitation Information
Pittsburgh Media
City Channel
Moving to Pittsburgh?
Discover Pittsburgh
www.geocities.com/welcometopittsburgh/Xplorion
A place where you can explore and understand the region
www.xplorion.orgGetting To The Point
www.getting-to-the-point.com/Global Pittsburgh
www.globalpittsburgh.orgPittsburgh Regional Alliance
www.pittsburgh-region.orgWhy Pittsburgh?
www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/ed/why_pittsburgh.htmlPittsburgh Bridges
www.headoftheohio.org/PghBridges.html
Travel Information: Visiting Pittsburgh? Visit www.pittsburgh-cvb.org first!
Learn Pittsburghese
www.pittsburghese.com