Blawnox, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Blawnox, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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An old factory in Blawnox
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| Etymology: Blaw-Knox Steel Company | |
Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Incorporated | Apr 4, 1925 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
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| • Total | 1,454 |
| • Density | 4,912.16/sq mi (1,893.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15238
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| Area code(s) | 412 |
| FIPS code | 42-07000 |
| School District | Fox Chapel Area |
| Website | http://www.blawnox.com |
Blawnox is a small town, called a borough, located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,454 people lived there. It is part of the larger Pittsburgh metropolitan area, which means it's near the big city of Pittsburgh.
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What's in a Name? The Story of Blawnox
The name Blawnox comes from a company called Blaw-Knox. This company had a large factory in the area. It provided many jobs for the people living there. Before it was called Blawnox, the town had a different name: Hoboken.
Blawnox History: From Hoboken to Today
The town of Blawnox started in the late 1800s. Back then, it was known as Hoboken. The main industry in the area was steel. Two important companies were the Blaw Steel Co. and the Knox Welded and Pressed Steel Co.
In 1917, the Blaw Steel Co. bought the Knox Welded and Pressed Steel Co. Together, they became the Blaw-Knox Steel Construction Co. This new, larger company covered a bigger area. Because of this, the town of Hoboken also grew to include the entire factory area.
Blawnox officially became a borough on April 13, 1925. It was formed out of a larger area called O'Hara Township.
Where is Blawnox? Geography Facts
Blawnox is located at coordinates 40°29′33″N 79°51′40″W.
The United States Census Bureau says the borough covers about 0.4 square miles (1.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.3 square miles (0.77 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.37 square kilometers), is water, making up about 25.58% of its total area. The town is about 843 feet (257 meters) above sea level.
Neighboring Communities
Blawnox is surrounded by land on its north, northeast, and west sides. This land belongs to the western part of O'Hara Township. Across the Allegheny River, Blawnox is next to Penn Hills.
How Many People Live Here? Blawnox Population
The population of Blawnox has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 2,186 | — | |
| 1940 | 2,162 | −1.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,165 | 0.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,085 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,907 | −8.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,653 | −13.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,626 | −1.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,550 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,432 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,454 | 1.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,550 people living in Blawnox. There were 858 households, and 373 of these were families. The average household had about 1.81 people, and the average family had about 2.68 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 14.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 21.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in Blawnox was 43 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Blawnox para niños
