Leechburg, Pennsylvania
Leechburg: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Leechburg is a city located in the county of Allegheny in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,156 and a population density of 4,492 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,969 inhabitants.
The city was created 193 years ago in 1831.
Quick Facts about Leechburg
| Population : | 1,969 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Allegheny County |
| Postal code : | 15656 |
| Area : | 0.48 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,592 feet / 790 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1832 (193 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:40:06 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 4,102 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Leechburg is located at 40°30'16"N 79°45'48"W (40.5045100, -79.7633800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Leechburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Leechburg decreased by 9.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,156 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,129 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,113 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,101 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,087 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,061 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,046 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,029 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,010 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,989 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,969 | -1.02% | estimation process |
People born in Leechburg (8)
People born in Leechburg, including music department head at Michigan State University 1919-1928, composer of orchestral, brass band, and piano music John Siebert Taylor, football player Alex Kroll, activist Harriet Shetler, .
List
- Luther D. Miller (American Army officer and chaplain) he was born in 14/06/1890
- Robert Ginzler (American music arranger) he was born in 20/07/1910
- John R. Phillips (American diplomat, attorney) he was born in 15/12/1942
- Cal Hawk (professional baseball player) he was born in 20/10/1847
- Matt Berkey (American professional poker player) he was born in 29/01/1982
Schools in Leechburg
College & universities near Leechburg, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 419332 | Forbes Road Career and Technology Center | Monroeville (PA) | 15146 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Leechburg, PA
| 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 |
Post offices near Leechburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Plum Post Office | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15239 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Leechburg , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 2,069 people.
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
Leechburg distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
