The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area had 2,431,087 people in 2000; by 2010, that number was down by 74,802 to 2,356,285. Cleveland and Detroit also saw population declines over the decade. More
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Census Population – Benchmark Regions
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Census Population – Pittsburgh Counties
The 22-county Pittsburgh region had a population of just over 3 million in 2010. The region includes dense urban areas, suburban communities and extensive rural areas. Overall population growth is the result of migration trends and natural population changes. Pittsburgh’s population decline over recent decades has been the result of net out-migration and minimal natural... More