Southwest, Pennsylvania

Southwest: unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

About

Southwest is a city located in the county of Westmoreland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 527. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 489 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Southwest

Population 489 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Pennsylvania (United States)
County Westmoreland County
Latitude & Longitude 40.1990,-79.5209
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 11:06:33 (19th April 2026)
Population growth -7.77% (2010-2020)
Weather 53℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Southwest is located at 40°11'56"N 79°31'15"W (40.1989600, -79.5208700).

Southwest map

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Weather

53°F
Partly Sunny
12 to 18 mph W Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 12 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Southwest decreased by 7.77% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 527 - census
2011 525 -0.38% estimation process
2012 521 -0.77% estimation process
2013 517 -0.77% estimation process
2014 513 -0.78% estimation process
2015 509 -0.79% estimation process
2016 505 -0.79% estimation process
2017 500 -1% estimation process
2018 498 -0.4% estimation process
2019 495 -0.61% estimation process
2020 489 -1.23% estimation process
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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Southwest, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
216825 Westmoreland County Community College Youngwood (PA) 15697-1895

Nearby Transit Stations (10)

Rail and bus stations connected to Southwest, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
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
PGH Union Station 1100 Liberty Avenue RAIL
JST Johnstown 47 Walnut Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Southwest.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Southw Post Office Southwest (PA) 15685

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
Scottdale 4,060 Borough 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