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People Population: 13,492 Population by Race/Ethnicity (2014):

2.0%  As of 2014, South Park total population was estimated at 13,492. This is a 6% 5.0% 1 decline from a total of 14,340 reported in 2000 . South Park 93.0%  The population is majority white (93%), a higher percentage than the Jefferson Regional Foundation (JRF) Communities average. 10.7%  22% of the total population is over age 65 — higher than JRF Communities 5.5% (19%) and the City of Pittsburgh (14%). South Park residents ages 18—64 make JRF Communities 83.8% up 63% of the population. Children under the age of18 account for 21% of the population.

 The median age for South Park increased from 38 to 43. This is similar to the 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% JRF communities (43), while the city of Pittsburgh median age is 33 and has decreased since 20001. White Alone Black or African American Alone Other

Public Median Household College Labor Force Owner-Occupied Transportation Income Education Housing 6.5% $69,365 36.5% 68% 80% JRF Communities: 8.5% JRF Communities: $49,773 JRF Communities: 26% JRF Communities: 63% JRF Communities: 70%

 6.5% of population  7% of South Park fami-  36.5% of population 25  68% of population  Of the 5,440 age 16 and over take lies have income below years old and over has age 16 and over is in occupied housing public transportation the poverty level. completed a Bachelor's the labor force. units, 80% are owner Degree or higher. occupied and 20% to work.   35% of those families The labor force for are renter occupied.  are single mother fami-  High school degree is South Park is 44% 4.7% of South Park lies. the highest level com- female, 56% male.  8% of housing units households do not pleted for 29% of are vacant. have access to a vehi- cle. residents. Food Assistance2 Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) provides human services to Allegheny County residents, including emergency help and sup- port for long term needs. Below is break down of services provided by DHS 4% by percent of total population. South Park is compared with the JRF Commu- Community JRF Communities: 10% nities. Aging and Mental Health Services were the most utilized for South Park and the combined JRF Communities. The JRF communities had a higher

 In 2014, 510 South percentage of use for all types of service. Park residents (3.8% of Percent of Population Receiving DHS Services by Type (2014)2 the total population) JRF Communities received SNAP South Park benefits. Mental Health

Aging Overdose3 Drug and Alcohol Number of DHS Services 2 Medical Assistance Transportation Received in South Park JRF Communities: 62 (2014):

Intellectual Disability  In 2015, 2 residents of 636 the zip code 15129 Child Welfare fatally accidentally overdosed. Homelessness and Housing Support

 This is an increase from Family Support Centers 0 deaths in 2008. 0.0% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% Percent of Total Population Sources: Unless noted, source is American Community Survey (ACS) 5 year estimate (2014) Please Note: The ACS is an estimate with a Margin of Error (MOE) — please visit profiles.ucsur.pitt.edu for more information about specific indicators and their MOE 1. United States Census Bureau (2000), 2. Allegheny County Department of Human Service, 3. Allegheny County Health Department