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Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
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| Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania | |
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 Location in the state of Pennsylvania |
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 Pennsylvania's location in the USA |
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| Founded | February 26, 1773 |
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| Seat | Greensburg |
| Largest City | Greensburg |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,036 sq mi (2,683 km²) 1,025 sq mi (2,655 km²) 11 sq mi (28 km²), 1.05% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
369,993 360/sq mi (139/km²) |
| Website: www.co.westmoreland.pa.us | |
Westmoreland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It was founded on February 26, 1773 and was the first county in the colony of Pennsylvania west of the Allegheny Mountains. Westmoreland County originally included the present-day counties of Fayette, Washington, Greene and parts of Beaver, Allegheny, Indiana and Armstrong counties. At the 2000 census, the population was 369,993. The county seat is Greensburg6. Western and central Westmoreland County is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area, while eastern Westmoreland County is part of the Johnstown Metro Area.
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| District | Senator | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Richard A. Kasunic | Democrat |
| 38 | Jim Ferlo | Democrat |
| 39 | Robert T. Regola | Republican |
| 41 | Donald C. White | Republican |
| 45 | Sean Logan | Democrat |
| 46 | J. Barry Stout | Democrat |
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Joseph Markosek | Democrat |
| 52 | Deberah Kula | Democrat |
| 54 | John E. Pallone | Democrat |
| 55 | Joseph A. Petrarca | Democrat |
| 56 | James E. Casorio | Democrat |
| 57 | Thomas A. Tangretti | Democrat |
| 58 | R. Ted Harhai | Democrat |
| 59 | Jess M. Stairs | Republican |
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jason Altmire | Democrat |
| 12 | John Murtha | Democrat |
| 18 | Tim Murphy | Republican |
| Senator | Party |
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| Arlen Specter | Republican |
| Bob Casey | Democrat |
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,684 km² (1,036 sq mi). 2,656 km² (1,025 sq mi) of it is land and 28 km² (11 sq mi) of it (1.05%) is water.
- Armstrong County (north)
- Indiana County (northeast)
- Cambria County (east)
- Somerset County (southeast)
- Fayette County (south)
- Washington County (southwest)
- Allegheny County (west)
- Butler County (northwest)
As of the census² of 2000, there were 369,993 people, 149,813 households, and 104,569 families residing in the county. The population density was 139/km² (361/sq mi). There were 161,058 housing units at an average density of 61/km² (157/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 96.58% White, 2.01% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 0.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 149,813 households out of which 28.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were married couples living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.20% were non-families. 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.00% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 18.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 93.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.70 males.
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following cities, boroughs and townships are located in Westmoreland County:
Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.
- Belle Vernon Area School District (Also in Fayette County)
- Blairsville-Saltsburg School District
- Burrell School District
- Derry Area School District
- Franklin Regional School District
- Greater Latrobe School District
- Greensburg-Salem School District
- Hempfield Area School District
- Jeannette City School District
- Kiski Area School District
- Leechburg Area School District
- Ligonier Valley School District
- Monessen City School District
- Mount Pleasant Area School District
- New Kensington-Arnold School District
- Norwin School District
- Penn-Trafford School District
- Southmoreland School District (Also in Fayette County)
- Yough School District
See also: Category:People from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
- David Alter, born in Westmoreland County, noted inventor[1]
- Johnny Costa, jazz pianist, was born and raised in Arnold.
- Arnold Palmer, golfer, was born and raised in Latrobe.
- Fred Rogers, television personality, was born and raised in Latrobe.
- George Blanda
- Michael Moorer
- Bill Mazeroski
- Hutton Gibson, writer and father of actor Mel Gibson
- Willie Thrower, football player, was born and raised in New Kensington.
There are four Pennsylvania state parks in Westmoreland County.
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- ^ (1967) Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Marquis Who's Who.
- Westmoreland County
- InWestmoreland - A directory of Westmoreland County
- Westmoreland County Historical Society
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Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
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| County seat: Greensburg | ||
| Cities |
Arnold | Greensburg | Jeannette | Latrobe | Lower Burrell | Monessen | New Kensington |
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| Boroughs |
Adamsburg | Arona | Avonmore | Bolivar | Delmont | Derry | Donegal | East Vandergrift | Export | Hunker | Hyde Park | Irwin | Laurel Mountain | Ligonier | Madison | Manor | Mount Pleasant | Murrysville | New Alexandria | New Florence | New Stanton | North Belle Vernon | North Irwin | Oklahoma | Penn | Scottdale | Seward | Smithton | South Greensburg | Southwest Greensburg | Sutersville | Trafford | Vandergrift | West Leechburg | West Newton | Youngstown | Youngwood |
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| Townships |
Allegheny | Bell | Cook | Derry | Donegal | East Huntingdon | Fairfield | Hempfield | Ligonier | Loyalhanna | Mount Pleasant | North Huntingdon | Penn | Rostraver | Salem | Sewickley | South Huntingdon | St. Clair | Unity | Upper Burrell | Washington |
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| Communities and CDPs | ||
