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):
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
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)
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)
Shopping: What are the best places to shop in Pittsburgh? Let us know by sending your comments to newcolonist@newcolonist.com.
Station Square
Carson St & Smithfield St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-9911
Kaufmann's
400 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 232-2000
Lazarus
441 Smithfield St Fl 2
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 291-2200
East Carson Street
South Side
Shadyside
S Aiken Ave/Ellsworth Ave/Walnut Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Squirrel 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
412-233-9984
James Street Restaurant
422 Foreland St
Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 323-2222
Jerrys 1888
520 East Ohio Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-321-3718
Dish Osteria Bar
128 South 17th. Street
South Side
(412) 390-2012
Kassab's
1001 E Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-381-1820
Mad Mex
Atwood and Bates Sts.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-366-5656
New York, New York Bar & Restaurant
5801 Ellsworth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412-661-5600
Park House
403 E Ohio St
Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 231-0551
Roland's Seafood Grill
1904 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 261-3401
Penn Brewery
800 Vinial Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 237-9402 www.pennbrew.com
Pipers Pub One of the best casual restaurants in the area
1828 East Carson St
Pittsburgh Pa 15203
(412) 381-3977 www.piperspub.com
Spice 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 House
403 E Ohio St
412- 231-0551
Dee's Cafe
1314 E Carson St
412-431-1314
M
1600 Smallman St
412-261-4512
Splashmax
Online party and event club, billing itself as "Home of the PARTY GEEKS!!!" www.splashmax.com
Squirrel Hill Cafe (Squirrel Cage)
5802 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-521-3327
Club Pittsburgh Sauna and 24-hour fitness center; clientele is primarily gay men
1139 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh 15212
(412)471-6790
Gay & 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.
