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Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
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Downtown Aliquippa (2008)
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Location in Beaver County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Pennsylvania | ||
| County | Beaver | ||
| Settled | 1793 | ||
| Incorporated | 1894 | ||
| 1928 (borough) | |||
| 1987 (city) | |||
| Government | |||
| • Type | City Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 4.60 sq mi (11.90 km2) | ||
| • Land | 4.19 sq mi (10.86 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,238 | ||
| • Density | 2,202.67/sq mi (850.54/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP Code |
15001
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| FIPS code | 42-00820 | ||
| Website | City of Aliquippa website | ||
Aliquippa is a city in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located along the Ohio River, about 18 miles (29 km) northwest of Pittsburgh. In 2020, about 9,238 people lived there.
A long time ago, this area was a busy trading spot for Native American tribes. In the early 1900s, Aliquippa became a major center for making steel. However, most big factories closed by the 1980s. This made Aliquippa a community facing economic challenges.
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History of Aliquippa
Aliquippa was formed by joining three smaller towns: Aliquippa, Woodlawn, and New Sheffield. The name "Aliquippa" was chosen by the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad in 1878 for one of its train stations. It was named after Seneca Queen Aliquippa, but there is no direct link between her and the city.
The oldest church in the area is Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church. It was started around 1793 in the New Sheffield part of town.
Steel Industry and Its Impact
Aliquippa is most famous for its large steel mill. The Jones and Laughlin Steel Company built this mill along the Ohio River starting in 1905. Many people worked at the mill, and the city's population grew to over 27,000 by 1940.
Sadly, the steel mill closed in 1984 because the steel industry faced problems in the 1980s. The mill was torn down in 1988. This caused many people to leave Aliquippa. Many businesses also closed. This big economic change led to a large drop in the city's population.
City Status and Landmarks
Aliquippa officially became a city in 1987. The B.F. Jones Memorial Library is an important historical building in the community.
On September 8, 1994, USAir Flight 427 crashed near Aliquippa.
Geography of Aliquippa
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Aliquippa is completely surrounded by Hopewell Township. On the other side of the Ohio River, Aliquippa is next to the towns of Baden and Ambridge. The Ambridge–Aliquippa Bridge connects Aliquippa to Ambridge.
Population Changes in Aliquippa
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 620 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,743 | 181.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,931 | 68.2% | |
| 1930 | 27,116 | 825.1% | |
| 1940 | 27,023 | −0.3% | |
| 1950 | 26,132 | −3.3% | |
| 1960 | 26,369 | 0.9% | |
| 1970 | 22,277 | −15.5% | |
| 1980 | 17,094 | −23.3% | |
| 1990 | 13,374 | −21.8% | |
| 2000 | 11,734 | −12.3% | |
| 2010 | 9,438 | −19.6% | |
| 2020 | 9,238 | −2.1% | |
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The city's population was highest in the 1930s, with over 27,000 people. Since then, the number of residents has gone down. In 2020, about 9,238 people lived in Aliquippa.
Population Makeup
According to the 2010 census, the people living in Aliquippa were mostly White (57.6%) and Black or African American (38.6%). A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 1.3% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Education in Aliquippa
Students in Aliquippa attend schools in the Aliquippa School District. This district includes Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School and Aliquippa Elementary School. Children can also choose to go to a public charter school in the area.
Famous People from Aliquippa
- Gust Avrakotos, Central Intelligence Agency operative
- Jon Baldwin, NFL player
- Tommie Campbell, NFL player
- Daniel Chamovitz, biologist and university president
- Francis J. D'Eramo, judge
- Mike Ditka, NFL player and coach
- Tony Dorsett, NFL player
- Kenny Easterday, star of the movie Kenny (1988)
- Tito Francona, Major League Baseball player
- Sean Gilbert, NFL player
- Frank Gnup, Canadian football player and coach
- Nate Guenin, National Hockey League player
- Frank Hribar, NFL player
- Connie Izay, nurse, actress, and medical advisor
- Ty Law, NFL player
- Joe Letteri, visual imaging artist
- Henry Mancini, famous music composer (wrote "Moon River" and "The Pink Panther Theme")
- Pete Maravich, basketball player
- Press Maravich, basketball coach
- Demetria Martinez, poet and author
- Felicia Mason, author
- Doc Medich, MLB pitcher
- Paul Posluszny, NFL player
- Darrelle Revis, football player
- Aaron Shust, contemporary Christian music artist
- Jesse Steinfeld, Surgeon General of the United States
- Pete Suder, MLB player
- David Urban, lawyer and political advisor
- Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, WNBA player
- Robert Wykes, classical flautist
- Jordan Whitehead, football player
See also
In Spanish: Aliquippa para niños
