McKeesport, Pennsylvania
McKeesport: city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
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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 183 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.3479,-79.8642 |
| Altitude | 764 feet / 233 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:11:33 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 3,499 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
McKeesport is located at 40°20'52"N 79°51'51"W (40.3478500, -79.8642200).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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% |
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
1Renziehausen Park
McKeesport, PA 15132, United States View details
Phone: +14126755020 | Website available
2Dead Man's Hollow Conservation Area
600 Scene Ridge Rd, McKeesport, PA 15133, United States View details
Phone: +14127412750 | Website available
3McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center
1832 Arboretum Dr, McKeesport, PA 15132, United States View details
Phone: +14126781832 | Website available
4Rose Garden at Renziehausen Park
1400 Pin Oak Dr, McKeesport, PA 15132, United States View details
Phone: +14125636755 | Website available
5Mon Yough Trail Council
McKeesport, PA 15132, United States View details
Phone: +14127541100 | Website available
Where to Stay in McKeesport
1Yough Shore Inn
1403 Boston Hollow Rd, McKeesport, PA 15135, United States View details
Phone: +14127540440 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in McKeesport
1CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH SOCIAL HALL
803 Market St, McKeesport, PA 15132 View details
2Saint Pius Social Hall
2911 Boyd St, McKeesport, PA 15132 View details
3McKeesport City Clerk
500 5th Ave, McKeesport, PA 15132 View details
Phone: +14126755020 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to McKeesport, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214786 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | McKeesport (PA) | 15132-7644 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to McKeesport, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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. |
| 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 |
| Munhall | 10,930 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Douglass | 10,582 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
McKeesport distances to largest Pennsylvania cities