West Homestead, Pennsylvania
West Homestead: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
West Homestead is a city located in the county of Allegheny in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,929 and a population density of 1,910 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,854 inhabitants.
The city was created 124 years ago in 1899.
Quick Facts about West Homestead
| Population : | 1,854 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Allegheny County |
| Postal code : | 15120 |
| Area : | 1.01 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,040 feet / 317 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1900 (124 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:42:46 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,836 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Homestead is located at 40°23'38"N 79°54'43"W (40.3939600, -79.9119900).
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Official website of West Homestead
Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Homestead decreased by 4.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,929 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,939 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,939 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,936 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,929 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,913 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,900 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,884 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,874 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,864 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,854 | -0.54% | estimation process |
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People born in West Homestead (2)
People born in West Homestead, including actor Jeff Goldblum, politician John I. McMonagle, .
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Schools in West Homestead
College & universities near West Homestead, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418658 | All-State Career School-Pittsburgh | West Mifflin (PA) | 15122 |
| 215381 | Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics | West Mifflin (PA) | 15122 |
| 215628 | Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15208-2594 |
| 444307 | Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin | West Mifflin (PA) | 15122 |
| 211556 | Chatham University | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15232 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Homestead, 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 West Homestead
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Munhall Post Office | Homestead (PA) | 15120 |
| Homestead Post Office | Homestead (PA) | 15120 |
| Hazelwood Post Office | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15207 |
| West Mifflin Post Office | West Mifflin (PA) | 15122 |
| Braddock Post Office | Braddock (PA) | 15104 |
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
West Homestead distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
