Westmoreland County, county in Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 347,087 inhabitants. The county was created 252 years ago in 1773. Its county seat is Greensburg.
There are 9 city/town in Westmoreland County, PA. The largest city of Westmoreland County is Scottdale with a population of 4,060. Other cities include, Shirley population 2,435, Southwest Greensburg population 2,002, South Greensburg population 1,977, Stewart population 680
Located east of Pittsburgh, Westmoreland County contains a mix of small cities, historical sites, and recreational areas. The county seat is Greensburg, home to cultural attractions like the Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Neighboring Latrobe is known for being the home of golf legend Arnold Palmer and Rolling Rock beer.
Other notable Westmoreland County cities include New Kensington, Murrysville, and Monessen. New Kensington lies along the Allegheny River and is home to Valley News Dispatch, the county’s largest newspaper. Murrysville is a large suburb with community parks and nature trails. Monessen has historic industrial ties to coal, steel, and barges along the river.
In addition to its small cities, Westmoreland County is home to historic sites like Fort Ligonier and the Palace of Gold. Recreational destinations include Seven Springs Mountain Resort and Keystone State Park. With its mix of culture, industry, and natural areas, Westmoreland County provides something for all interests just outside of Pittsburgh.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Westmoreland County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Scottdale | Borough of Pennsylvania | 4,060 |
Seward | Borough of Pennsylvania | 458 |
Shirley | Township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania | 2,435 |
Smithton | Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America | 369 |
South Greensburg | Borough of Pennsylvania | 1,977 |
Southwest | Unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania | 489 |
Southwest Greensburg | Borough of Pennsylvania | 2,002 |
Stewart | Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States | 680 |
Sutersville | Borough of Pennsylvania | 565 |