Churchill, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Churchill, Pennsylvania
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Beulah Presbyterian Church, built in 1837, and located at Beulah and McCrady Roads in Churchill, PA
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Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.19 sq mi (5.67 km2) |
| • Land | 2.19 sq mi (5.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 3,157 |
| • Density | 1,442.87/sq mi (557.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-13608 |
Churchill is a small town, called a borough, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 3,157 people lived there. It is a quiet neighborhood near the big city of Pittsburgh. The town got its name from the Beulah Presbyterian Church, which sits on a hill.
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Where is Churchill Located?
Churchill is found at these map coordinates: 40°26′18″N 79°50′38″W / 40.43833°N 79.84389°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that Churchill covers about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the borough.
Neighboring Towns
Churchill shares its borders with four other places:
- Penn Hills is to the north.
- Wilkins Township is to the east and south.
- Forest Hills is to the southwest.
- Wilkinsburg is to the west.
How Many People Live in Churchill?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 430 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,733 | 303.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,428 | 97.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,690 | 36.8% | |
| 1980 | 4,285 | −8.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,883 | −9.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,566 | −8.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,011 | −15.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,157 | 4.8% | |
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In the year 2000, about 3,566 people lived in Churchill. They lived in about 1,519 homes. This means about 1,624 people lived in each square mile.
About 23.7% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (67.2%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Churchill was 48 years old. About 18.1% of the people were under 18. About 23.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average income for a family in Churchill was about $74,969 per year in 2000.
Getting Around Churchill
Interstate 376, also known as the "Parkway East," runs through Churchill. This highway helps people travel easily.
If you go west on I-376 from Churchill, you can reach Interstate 279 and downtown Pittsburgh. If you go east, you can get to the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
U.S. Route 22 also goes through Churchill, following the same path as I-376.
Several bus lines from the Port Authority of Allegheny County serve Churchill. These buses can take you to downtown Pittsburgh or to Monroeville. In Monroeville, you can find the Monroeville Mall and bus stops for commuters.
Years ago, the Parkway East used to end in Churchill. Drivers would then continue on U.S. 22. There was a sign that said "PARKWAY ENDS" because the road ahead had regular intersections.
Schools in Churchill
Students in Churchill attend schools that are part of the Woodland Hills School District.
See also
In Spanish: Churchill (Pensilvania) para niños
