Dormont, Pennsylvania
Dormont: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Dormont is a city located in the county of Allegheny in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,593 and a population density of 11,307 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,224 inhabitants.
Dormont is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The population was 8,593 at the 2010 census. Dormont includes young professionals, working families, and retirees.
Dormont was originally settled by people from New England. It was incorporated as a borough in 1929 when it separated from the City of Pittsburgh. It was named after the town of Dormansville, New York which grew up around a tavern that had been established by a man named John Dorman who had purchased the land from Joseph Gormley sometime before 1797. The borough of Dormont was named after this tavern upon its incorporation into a borough.
The community is bordered by Mount Lebanon to the north and Penn Hills to the south. It is home to South Hills Beauty Academy, one of only two beauty schools in Allegheny County.
The communities of Dormont include: Dormont Junction (Dormont Junction Business District), Mt. Lebanon Junction (Mt. Lebanon Junction Business District), Stony Brook Manor and Stonybrook Village (Stonybrook Village Business District), Montour Ridge and Mt Washington Heights (Montour Ridge Commercial Corridor).
It's a young and diverse community with plenty to explore.
Here are some of our favorite things to do in Dormont:
-Take a stroll through the beautiful parks and green spaces
-Visit the local farmers market every Saturday morning 9am-12pm at Station Square (right next to the train station)
-Check out the many restaurants and pubs for special events and happy hours throughout the week
-Go on a shopping spree at any of the many boutiques along Liberty Ave
-Get your hair done at one of the many salons around town (we recommend South Hills Beauty Academy)
Quick Facts about Dormont
| Population : | 8,224 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Allegheny County |
| Postal code : | 15216 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 412 |
| Area : | 0.76 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:26:39 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 10,821 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dormont is located at 40°23'45"N 80°1'59"W (40.3959000, -80.0331100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Dormont
Dormont has 1 neighbours.
- Saint-Dié-des-Vosges commune in Vosges, France
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dormont decreased by 4.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,593 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,613 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,609 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,598 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,565 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,500 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,436 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,369 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,321 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,282 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,224 | -0.71% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,275 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,379 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 19,225 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,362 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.8% |
| White only, percent : | 94.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,280 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.5% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $109,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,002 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $426 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $714 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,059 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.28 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 32,245 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 167,257 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 656,790 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 345,432 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,000 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,869 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,941 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,559 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 933 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 507 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 58 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,412 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 172 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,200 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,823.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.17 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $115,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,164 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $503 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $865 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 33,424 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.33 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 110,091 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 589,539 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 692,056 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 913,336 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,332 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,120 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,113 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,777 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,207 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,884 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 493 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,037 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 529 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,932 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,075.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 20.02 |
Schools in Dormont
College & universities near Dormont, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216074 | South Hills Beauty Academy | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15216 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dormont, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Dormont
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Hill Post Office | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15216 |
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 |
| McKeesport | 18,927 | City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Dormont distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
