Scottdale, Pennsylvania
Scottdale: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Scottdale is a city located in the county of Westmoreland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,384 and a population density of 3,779 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,060 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Scottdale
| Population : | 4,060 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Westmoreland County |
| Postal code : | 15683 |
| Area : | 1.16 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,346 feet / 1020 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1872 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:46:35 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 3,500 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Scottdale is located at 40°6'1"N 79°35'13"W (40.1003500, -79.5869800).
Scottdale map
- Official Website
Official website of Scottdale
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Scottdale decreased by 7.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,384 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,328 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,302 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,283 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,253 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,222 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,187 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,148 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,120 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,094 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,060 | -0.84% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 71,522 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 69,992 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 71,754 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 69,967 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 78.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 10.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 75.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,974 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 30,771 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 30,771 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $122,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,126 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $365 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $797 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 197 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 26,427 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.67 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 147,139 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,649,914 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 570,523 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,075 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,318 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,044 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,374 |
| 2019 total employment : | 17,142 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 767,942 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 4,943 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 6,059 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,827 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,006 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 910 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,787 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 656 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,113 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 73.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 950.14 |
People born in Scottdale (14)
People born in Scottdale, including Film producer, Set decorator Ira S. Webb, football player and coach Russ Grimm, football player Bird Carroll, .
List
- Chris Shipley (American writer) she was born in 01/01/1962
- Donn Grimm (American football player)
- Ed Loucks (American football player (1896-1959)) he was born in 15/09/1896
- James DeWitt Hill (American air mail pilot) he was born in 02/03/1882
- Jack Onslow (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 13/10/1888
- Jim Heise (American baseball player) he was born in 02/10/1930
- Johnny Arthur (actor (1883-1951)) he was born in 20/05/1883
- Ray Stoviak (American baseball player) he was born in 06/06/1915
- Robert Skemp (American painter) he was born in 01/01/1910
- Lesley Moser he was born in 16/06/1894
- Virgil J. Casini (researcher at NIOSH) he was born in 26/10/1952
Schools in Scottdale
College & universities near Scottdale, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216825 | Westmoreland County Community College | Youngwood (PA) | 15697-1895 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Scottdale, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
Post offices near Scottdale
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Scottdal Post Office | Scottdale (PA) | 15683 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Scottdale , Georgia borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 10,631 people.
Other cities in Westmoreland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Westmoreland County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Murrysville | 20,134 | Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| Greensburg | 14,082 | City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| New Kensington | 12,188 | City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lower Burrell | 10,997 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Jeannette | 9,000 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Latrobe | 7,767 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Monessen | 7,176 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Vandergrift | 4,832 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Arnold | 4,790 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Irwin | 3,716 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Manor | 3,322 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Fulton | 3,168 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Trafford | 2,908 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Youngwood | 2,828 | City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Delmont | 2,501 | City in Douglas County, South Dakota, United States |
| West Newton | 2,464 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Scottdale distances to largest Pennsylvania cities