Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County: County in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Westmoreland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 365,169 and a population density of 352 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 347,087 inhabitants. Its county seat is Greensburg. The county was created 251 years ago in 1773.
Quick Facts about Westmoreland County
| Population : | 347,087 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| Different from : | Westmoreland County |
| Twitter username : | westmdcountypa |
| Area : | 1036 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.2% |
| Named for : | Westmorland |
| Altitude : | 1,073 feet / 327 meters |
| Capital : | Greensburg |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1773 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:43:17 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 335 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Westmoreland County is located at 40°18'39"N 79°28'1"W (40.3107300, -79.4669600). It has 8 neighbors: Allegheny County, Armstrong County, Butler County, Cambria County, Fayette County, Indiana County, Somerset County and Washington County.
Westmoreland County map
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The largest city of Westmoreland County is Murrysville with a population of 20,134. Other cities include, Greensburg population 14,082, New Kensington population 12,188, Lower Burrell population 10,997 and Jeannette population 9,000. See all Westmoreland County cities & populated places.
Westmoreland County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Westmoreland County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Murrysville | 20,134 | Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| Greensburg | 14,082 | City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| New Kensington | 12,188 | City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lower Burrell | 10,997 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Jeannette | 9,000 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Latrobe | 7,767 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Monessen | 7,176 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Vandergrift | 4,832 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Arnold | 4,790 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Scottdale | 4,060 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Irwin | 3,716 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Manor | 3,322 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Fulton | 3,168 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Trafford | 2,908 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Youngwood | 2,828 | City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Delmont | 2,501 | City in Douglas County, South Dakota, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County has 8 neighbours.
- Allegheny County county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
- Armstrong County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Butler County county in Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Cambria County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Fayette County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Indiana County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Somerset County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Washington County county in Pennsylvania, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Westmoreland County decreased by 5.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 365,169 | - | census |
| 2011 | 364,436 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 362,787 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 360,663 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 358,866 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 356,923 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 354,665 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 352,006 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 350,459 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 348,899 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 347,087 | -0.52% | estimation process |
People born in Westmoreland County (37)
People born in Westmoreland County, including industrialist Henry Clay Frick, researcher and businessman Herbert Boyer, Union Army General John W. Geary, .
List
- Benjamin Hardin (American politician (1784-1852)) he was born in 29/02/1784
- William Hendricks (American politician (1782-1850)) he was born in 12/11/1782
- Edgar Cowan (American politician (1815-1885)) he was born in 19/09/1815
- Thomas Fletcher (American politician) he was born in 21/10/1779
- Matthias Shepler (American politician (1790-1863)) he was born in 11/11/1790
- David Alter (Inventor and scientist) he was born in 03/12/1807
- Karen Jarrett (professional wrestling manager) she was born in 12/10/1972
- Thomas Bowles Shannon (American politician) he was born in 21/09/1827
- Joseph F. Guffey (American politician) he was born in 29/12/1870
- William Larimer, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 24/10/1809
- Andy Stynchula (American football player (1939-1985)) he was born in 07/01/1939
- Arthur McKean (American politician) he was born in 13/03/1882
- Daniel Leasure (Union Army officer) he was born in 18/03/1819
- Daniel McCartney (American mental calculator) he was born in 10/09/1817
- Harry W. Crum (American football player and coach (1899-1968)) he was born in 10/07/1899
- James Pollard Espy (American meteorologist) he was born in 09/05/1785
- Jess Quatse (American football player and coach (1908-1977)) he was born in 04/04/1908
- Joe Cibulas (American football player (1921-1998)) he was born in 31/05/1921
Other places with the same name (2)
- Westmoreland County , Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 18,149 people.
Pennsylvania Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | 1,578,487 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Philadelphia | 1,578,487 | The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. |
| Allegheny County | 1,211,358 | County in the southwestern part of the U. |
| Montgomery County | 833,869 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Bucks County | 627,987 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Delaware County | 566,753 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lancaster County | 546,192 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Chester County | 526,759 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| York County | 450,448 | County in Maine, United States |
| Berks County | 421,017 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lehigh County | 370,802 | County in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Luzerne County | 316,982 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Northampton County | 305,892 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Pittsburgh | 299,226 | The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. |
| Dauphin County | 279,874 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Erie County | 268,426 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
