Edgeworth, Pennsylvania Explained

Edgeworth, Pennsylvania
Settlement Type:Borough
Mapsize:260px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Pennsylvania
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Allegheny
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Gary L. Smith, MD
Leader Title1:Borough Manager
Leader Name1:John Schwend
Established Date:1904
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:1.67
Area Land Sq Mi:1.50
Area Water Sq Mi:0.17
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:1669
Population Density Sq Mi:1115.64
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:40.5508°N -80.1925°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:42-22576
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Website:Borough of Edgeworth
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:4.33
Area Land Km2:3.88
Area Water Km2:0.45
Population Density Km2:430.66

Edgeworth is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Ohio River, approximately 14 miles (22.5 km) northwest of Pittsburgh. The population was 1,669 at the 2020 census.[2] Edgeworth is the wealthiest town in Pennsylvania.[3]

History

Edgeworth was established in 1904 and took its name from the Edgeworth Seminary, a school for girls that had relocated there in 1836. The school was named in honor of Irish writer Maria Edgeworth.[4] From early on, it became a bedroom community for managers and professionals escaping the industrial pollution of Pittsburgh.

Geography

Edgeworth is located at 40.5508°N -80.1925°W (40.550767, -80.192590).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of, of which is land and, or 10.00%, is water.

Surrounding and adjacent communities

Edgeworth has four land borders, including Leetsdale and Leet Township to the northwest, Bell Acres to the north, Sewickley Heights to the east, and Sewickley to the southeast. Adjacent across the Ohio River to the southwest are the townships of Moon and Crescent.

Demographics

As of the 2000 census, there were 1,730 people, 644 households, and 510 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1133.6sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 671 housing units at an average density of 439.7sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the borough was 95.84% White, 1.97% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 644 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

As of 2015, the estimated median income for a household in the borough was $155,170, and the median income for a family was $183,750. Males had median earnings of $143,125 versus $70,625 for females. About 1.2% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 1.1% of those age 65 or over.[6]

Government and politics

Presidential elections results[7] [8] [9]
YearRepublicanDemocraticThird parties
202039% 47258% 7021% 18
201643% 45653% 5604% 50
201259% 59640% 4081% 8

Education

Sewickley Academy, a private coeducational day school, is located in Edgeworth. Edgeworth Elementary School of the Quaker Valley School District is also located in Edgeworth.

Notable people

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. October 12, 2022.
  2. Web site: Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Edgeworth borough, Pennsylvania . . September 19, 2011 .
  3. Web site: What's the richest town in every state?.
  4. News: What's in a name? For some, a bit of history . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . May 10, 1984 . May 16, 2015 . 2.
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  6. Web site: United States - Popular tables for this geography. U.S. Census Bureau. 2015-03-26.
  7. Web site: EL. 2012 Allegheny County election. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. October 15, 2017.
  8. Web site: EL. 2016 Pennsylvania general election.... Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. October 15, 2017.
  9. Web site: Election Night Reporting .