McKeesport, Pennsylvania
McKeesport: City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
McKeesport is a city located in the county of Allegheny in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,731 and a population density of 3,647 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,927 inhabitants.
The city was created 182 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about McKeesport
| Population : | 18,927 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Allegheny County |
| Postal code : | 15132 |
| Area : | 5.41 km2 |
| Altitude : | 764 feet / 233 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1970 (182 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:37:19 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 3,499 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
McKeesport is located at 40°20'52"N 79°51'51"W (40.3478500, -79.8642200).
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Official website of McKeesport
Demographics
According to census records, the population of McKeesport decreased by 4.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,731 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,739 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,731 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,709 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,635 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,492 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,354 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,207 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,101 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,009 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,927 | -0.43% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,108 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,542 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,789 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,542 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 58.2% |
| White only, percent : | 5.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 91.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 3.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 692 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 39.4% |
McKeesport zip code is 15131.
County name: Allegheny, County
fips: 42003
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 39.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $81,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,060 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $463 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $835 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,054 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.17 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,695 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 234,843 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 489,198 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 195,956 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,645 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,433 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,890 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,108 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 435 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 499 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 642 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 410 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 96 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 948 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,277.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.13 |
Best Things to Do in McKeesport
1 Renziehausen Park
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2 Dead Man's Hollow Conservation Area
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3 McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center
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Where to Stay in McKeesport
1 Yough Shore Inn
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Other Places in McKeesport
1 CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH SOCIAL HALL
803 Market St, McKeesport, PA 15132 ➦ Show Map
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2 Saint Pius Social Hall
2911 Boyd St, McKeesport, PA 15132 ➦ Show Map
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3 McKeesport City Clerk
500 5th Ave, McKeesport, PA 15132 ➦ Show Map
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People born in McKeesport (91)
People born in McKeesport, including computer programmer Charles H. Moore, Director of the CIA John E. McLaughlin, actress Aline MacMahon, .
List
- Tamara Tunie (American actress) she was born in 14/03/1959
- Marc Connelly (American playwright (1890-1980)) he was born in 13/12/1890
- Swin Cash (basketball player) she was born in 22/09/1979
- Scott Seabol (American baseball player) he was born in 17/05/1975
- Bill Shuster (American politician) he was born in 10/01/1961
- Duane Michals (American photographer) he was born in 18/02/1932
- Byron Janis (American musician) he was born in 24/03/1928
- Joseph Farcus (American architect) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Keith Ackerman (bishop) he was born in 03/08/1946
- Paul J. Bradley (Catholic bishop) he was born in 18/10/1945
- Lawrence Michael De Falco (Catholic bishop) he was born in 25/08/1915
- Rudolph J. Ricci (American director and actor (1940-2012)) he was born in 14/02/1940
- L.D. Williams (American basketball player) he was born in 08/05/1988
- Sean Evans (American professional wrestler) he was born in 28/01/1971
- Rick Krivda (baseball player) he was born in 19/01/1970
- Jim Baechtold (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 09/12/1927
- Maurice Leggett (American football player) he was born in 02/10/1986
- Bette Ford (American actress) she was born in 24/06/1937
Schools in McKeesport
College & universities near McKeesport, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214786 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | McKeesport (PA) | 15132-7644 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near McKeesport, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
Post offices near McKeesport
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mckeespor Post Office | McKeesport (PA) | 15134 |
Other cities in Allegheny County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allegheny County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 299,226 | The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. |
| Penn Hills | 40,517 | A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. |
| Municipality of Bethel Park | 32,345 | Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania |
| Bethel Park | 32,118 | Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania |
| Mount Lebanon | 31,418 | Municipality in Pennsylvania |
| Monroeville | 28,176 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Plum | 26,993 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moon | 25,204 | Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Unity | 21,600 | Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Upper Saint Clair | 19,896 | Home rule municipality in Allegheny County |
| West Mifflin | 19,588 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Wilkinsburg | 15,186 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Franklin Park | 14,883 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Cecil | 13,220 | Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Elizabeth | 11,494 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Jefferson Hills | 11,136 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
McKeesport distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
