Leechburg, Pennsylvania Explained

Official Name:Leechburg, Pennsylvania
Settlement Type:Borough
Pushpin Map:Pennsylvania
Pushpin Label:Leechburg
Pushpin Label Position:right
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Pennsylvania
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Armstrong
Government Type:Council-Mayor
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Doreen Smeal
Established Title:Settled
Established Date:1832
Established Title1:Incorporated
Established Date1:1850
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:1.25
Area Land Km2:1.14
Area Water Km2:0.11
Area Total Sq Mi:0.48
Area Land Sq Mi:0.44
Area Water Sq Mi:0.04
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:2149
Population Density Sq Mi:4895.22
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:40.6292°N -79.6036°W
Elevation Ft:790
Postal Code Type:Zip code
Postal Code:15656
Area Code:724
Website:leechburgborough.org
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:42-42280
Population Density Km2:1888.62

Leechburg is a borough in southern Armstrong County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, 35miles northeast of Pittsburgh. A population of 2,149 residents live within the borough limits as of the 2020 census, according to United States Census Bureau.[2] Leechburg was founded by David Leech, for whom it was named, and was incorporated as a borough in 1850.

Located along the Kiskiminetas River, Leechburg was a major port of the Pennsylvania Canal. Early in the 20th century, it was the site of extensive steel sheet works, foundries, cement plants, and productive coal mines. Leechburg was the first place where natural gas was used for industrial purposes.

Local government

Leechburg is governed by a Mayor and Council. Current officials and when their terms expire are:

Mayor
Council:

Federal and state representatives

Leechburg is in Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district, represented in Congress by Rep. Glenn Thompson (R).

At the state level, Leechburg is in the 41st senatorial district, represented by State Senator Joe Pittman (R), and in the 60th legislative district, represented by Rep. Abby Major (R).

Geography

Leechburg is located at 40.6292°N -79.6036°W (40.629304, −79.603727).[3] Elevations range from to above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.2km2, of which 1.1km2 is land and 0.1km2, or 8.62%, is water.[4]

The town is bordered by the Kiskiminetas River to the south, on the border of Westmoreland County, and Gilpin Township to the north.

Demographics

As of the 2000 census, there were 2,386 people, 1,109 households, and 645 families residing in the borough. The population density was 5320.9sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 1,193 housing units at an average density of 2660.5sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.53% White, 1.26% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.

There were 1,109 households, out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.85.

The borough median age of 43 years was significantly more than the county median age of 40 years. The distribution by age group was 21.1% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.5 males.

According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2012 the median household income in the borough was $35,682 and the median family income was $45,563. 17.8% of the population, 14.4% of families, 29.3% of children, and 8.8% of those 65 or older had income below the poverty level.[5]

History

Leechburg was founded in 1850 by David Leech. Prior to 1850, the settlement was known as White Plains. Leech purchased the land from a local Native American known as White Maddock.

Notable people

Education

The children of Leechburg are educated by the Leechburg Area School District. The school district consists of Leechburg, Gilpin Township and West Leechburg Borough.

Cemeteries

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. October 12, 2022.
  2. Web site: The U.S. Census Bureau. August 31, 2021. The U.S. Census Bureau. April 1, 2010.
  3. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  4. Web site: Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Leechburg borough, Pennsylvania. dead. https://archive.today/20200212203727/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US4242280. February 12, 2020. July 30, 2013. U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder.
  5. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2014-02-17 .
  6. Web site: Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg . 2022-08-17 . www.dioceseofgreensburg.org . en-US.