Ingram, Pennsylvania Explained

Ingram, 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
Government Type:Borough
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Sharon Stetz
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1902
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:0.43
Area Land Sq Mi:0.43
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:3391
Population Density Sq Mi:7813.36
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:40.4453°N -80.0669°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:42-37000
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:1.12
Area Land Km2:1.12
Area Water Km2:0.00
Population Density Km2:3020.09

Ingram is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,391 at the 2020 census.[2]

Education

The borough is located in the Montour School District, which educates the children of Kennedy Township, Robinson Township, Pennsbury Village, Thornburg, and the borough of Ingram.

Geography

Ingram is located at 40.4453°N -80.0669°W (40.445254, -80.067043).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.4sqmi, all land.

Surrounding neighborhoods

Ingram has four borders, including Crafton to the south and the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Windgap to the north, Crafton Heights to the east, and Fairywood to the west.

Government and politics

Presidential election results[4] [5] [6]
YearRepublicanDemocraticThird parties
202038% 75459% 1,1511% 32
201639% 65957% 9514% 63
201241% 63558% 9081% 24

Demographics

At the 2000 census, there were 3,712 people, 1,565 households, and 971 families living in the borough. The population density was 8525.1sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 1,650 housing units at an average density of 3789.4sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the borough was 95.42% White, 3.07% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57%.

There were 1,565 households, 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 33.1% of households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.01.

The age distribution was 22.7% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median household income was $35,308 and the median family income was $45,824. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $27,417 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,668. About 7.4% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Emergency services coverage

Ingram borough has their own police department, the Ingram Borough Police Department.[7]

Prior to April 2016, fire protection was provided by the Ingram Volunteer Fire Company, which had 3 stations spread out through the small community. "The borough now contracts with the City of Pittsburgh to provide fire protection services. This landmark agreement, which took effect in April of 2016, significantly increased the number of highly trained firemen responding to fires in Ingram Borough. This agreement resulted in increased public safety and operational cost savings for the taxpayer."

The Ingram Community Emergency Service Inc. is staffed by volunteer E.M.T.s and paramedics. Ingram Ambulance is the only remaining all Volunteer ALS service in Allegheny county. They provide mutual aide for surrounding services as well.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. October 12, 2022.
  2. Web site: Explore Census Data .
  3. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  4. Web site: EL. 2012 Allegheny County election. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. October 15, 2017.
  5. Web site: EL. 2016 Pennsylvania general election results. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. October 15, 2017.
  6. Web site: Election Night Reporting .
  7. Web site: Ingram PA |.