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Pittsburgh, PA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)

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Pittsburgh is one of 366 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) in the nation. Its 2011 population of 2,359,746 ranked 22nd in the nation.

PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME

In 2011 Pittsburgh had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $44,982. This PCPI ranked 40th in the United States and was 108 percent of the national average, $41,560. The 2011 PCPI reflected an increase of 5.5 percent from 2010. The 2010-2011 national change was 4.4 percent. In 2001 the PCPI of Pittsburgh was $31,778 and ranked 72nd in the United States. The 2001-2011 compound annual growth rate of PCPI was 3.5 percent. The compound annual growth rate for the nation was 2.9 percent.
 
Per Capita Personal Income, 2011
Per Capita Income as a Percent of the United States

TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME

CAGR: compound annual growth rate
 2010-11 percent change2001-2011 CAGR
Pittsburgh 5.6 % 3.3 %
U.S. 5.2 % 3.8 %

In 2011 Pittsburgh had a total personal income (TPI) of $106,145,736*. This TPI ranked 23rd in the United States. In 2001 the TPI of Pittsburgh was $76,823,437* and ranked 22nd in the United States.

*Note: Total personal income estimates are in thousands of dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

COMPONENTS OF TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME

Total personal income includes net earnings by place of residence; dividends, interest, and rent; and personal current transfer receipts received by the residents of Pittsburgh.
 
Percent Contribution to Total Personal Income
Pittsburgh, PA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) United States

 

 

2001

 

 

2011
  Net earnings by place of residence
  Dividends, interest, and rent
  Personal current transfer receipts
 
2010-2011 percent change
  Pittsburgh, PA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) U.S.
Net earnings 6.8 % 5.7 %
Dividends, interest, and rent 7.5 % 7.5 %
Personal current transfer receipts 0.9 % 1.5 %
 
2001-2011 compound annual growth rate
  Pittsburgh, PA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) U.S.
Net earnings 3.1 % 3.4 %
Dividends, interest, and rent 1.5 % 2.9 %
Personal current transfer receipts 5.3 % 6.9 %