Swissvale, Pennsylvania
Swissvale: Borough in Pennsylvania
About
Swissvale is a city located in the county of Allegheny in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,983 and a population density of 7,244 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,590 inhabitants.
The city was created 126 years ago in 1897.
Quick Facts about Swissvale
| Population : | 8,590 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Allegheny County |
| Postal code : | 15218 |
| Area : | 1.24 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,024 feet / 312 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1898 (126 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:14:59 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 6,927 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Swissvale is located at 40°25'25"N 79°52'58"W (40.4236800, -79.8828300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Swissvale
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Swissvale decreased by 4.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,983 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,003 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,998 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,986 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,951 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,881 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,814 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,743 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,691 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,647 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,590 | -0.66% | estimation process |
People born in Swissvale (12)
People born in Swissvale, including politician Michael F. Doyle, basketball player Jack George, screenwriter Agnes Christine Johnston, .
List
- Bob Hall (American baseball player (1923-1983)) he was born in 22/12/1923
- Larry Crawford (American baseball player (1928-1994)) he was born in 27/07/1928
- Monte Simmons (American football player) he was born in 29/01/1989
- Russ McKelvy (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 08/09/1854
- Shirley Burkovich (All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player) she was born in 04/02/1933
- George A. Thompson (American geologist) he was born in 05/06/1919
- Vic Kristopaitis (American-football player (1935-)) he was born in 01/01/1935
- Gilbert B. Devey he was born in 05/01/1921
- Bobby Epps he was born in 25/03/1932
Schools in Swissvale
College & universities near Swissvale, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215628 | Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15208-2594 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Swissvale, 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 Swissvale
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Swissval Post Office | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15218 |
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
Swissvale distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
