Rural Valley, Pennsylvania
Rural Valley: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Rural Valley is a city located in the county of Armstrong in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 876 and a population density of 415 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 806 inhabitants.
The city was created 189 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Rural Valley
| Population : | 806 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Armstrong County |
| Postal code : | 16249 |
| Area : | 2.11 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,675 feet / 1120 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 (189 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:31:36 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 382 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rural Valley is located at 40°47'57"N 79°18'52"W (40.7992300, -79.3144800).
Rural Valley map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rural Valley decreased by 8.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 876 | - | census |
| 2011 | 872 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 863 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 859 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 853 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 843 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 835 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 829 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 821 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 814 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 806 | -0.99% | estimation process |
People born in Rural Valley (2)
People born in Rural Valley, including Recipient of the Medal of Honor Jeremiah Z. Brown, baseball player Ron Shoop, .
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Schools in Rural Valley
College & universities near Rural Valley, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213330 | Butler Beauty Academy-Kittanning Beauty Academy | Kittanning (PA) | 16201 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rural Valley, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Rural Valley
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Valley Post Office | Rural Valley (PA) | 16249 |
Other cities in Armstrong County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Armstrong County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milton | 6,550 | Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Greenville | 5,177 | Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Kittanning | 3,684 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| North Buffalo | 2,874 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Ford City | 2,735 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Leechburg | 2,069 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Orchard Hills | 1,952 | Census designated place |
| Freeport | 1,662 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Apollo | 1,507 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| North Apollo | 1,191 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Lenape Heights | 1,167 | Census designated place |
| Williamsburg | 1,167 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| South Bend | 1,087 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| West Kittanning | 1,078 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Adams | 910 | Community in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Bradys Bend | 708 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
