East McKeesport, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East McKeesport, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Scene along U.S. Route 30
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Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,076 |
| • Density | 5,026.63/sq mi (1,940.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-21444 |
East McKeesport is a small town, called a borough, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's part of the larger Pittsburgh Metro Area. In 2020, about 2,076 people lived here.
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Where is East McKeesport?
East McKeesport is located in the state of Pennsylvania. It's a small area, covering about 0.4 square miles (1.07 square kilometers) of land.
Neighboring Towns
East McKeesport is mostly surrounded by North Versailles Township. The only other town it shares a border with is Wilmerding, which is to its northwest.
Who Lives in East McKeesport?
The number of people living in East McKeesport has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 873 residents. The population grew to over 3,000 people by the 1950s. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased.
In 2020, the population was 2,076 people. The town has a mix of different age groups. About 19.6% of the people are under 18 years old. Around 21.7% are 65 years old or older. The average age in East McKeesport is about 42 years.
Keeping East McKeesport Safe
The town has its own police and fire services to keep everyone safe.
Police Department
The East McKeesport Police Department helps protect the borough. They also serve the nearby borough of Wall.
Fire Department
Fire services are provided by United Volunteer Fire/Rescue. This group was formed by combining the Wall VFD and East McKeesport VFD #2. They respond to emergencies in both East McKeesport and Wall.
