Edgeworth, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Edgeworth, Pennsylvania
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Newington, a historic site in the borough
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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 | 1.67 sq mi (4.33 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,669 |
| • Density | 1,115.64/sq mi (430.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-22576 |
| Website | Borough of Edgeworth |
Edgeworth is a small town, called a borough, located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It sits right next to the Ohio River. This borough is about 14 miles (22.5 km) northwest of a bigger city called Pittsburgh.
In 2020, about 1,669 people lived in Edgeworth. It is known as one of the wealthiest towns in Pennsylvania.
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History of Edgeworth
Edgeworth was officially started in 1904. It got its name from a special school called the Edgeworth Seminary. This school for girls moved to the area in 1836.
The school itself was named after a famous Irish writer, Maria Edgeworth. From its early days, Edgeworth became a popular place for people who worked in Pittsburgh. They moved here to escape the pollution from the city's factories.
Where is Edgeworth?
Edgeworth is located at 40°33′3″N 80°11′33″W / 40.55083°N 80.19250°W.
The borough covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
Neighboring Towns
Edgeworth shares its land borders with several other communities. To the northwest, you'll find Leetsdale and Leet Township. To the north is Bell Acres.
To the east, Edgeworth is next to Sewickley Heights. To the southeast, it borders Sewickley. Across the Ohio River, to the southwest, are Moon Township and Crescent Township.
People of Edgeworth
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,229 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,373 | 11.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,679 | 22.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,696 | 1.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,466 | −13.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,030 | 38.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,200 | 8.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,738 | −21.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,670 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,730 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,680 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,669 | −0.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,730 people living in Edgeworth. These people made up 644 households and 510 families. About 37.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them.
Most households, 70.2%, were married couples. The average household had about 2.69 people. The average family had about 3.10 people.
The population's age groups were spread out. About 30.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in Edgeworth was 42 years.
In 2015, the average income for a household in Edgeworth was estimated to be $155,170. For families, the average income was $183,750. A small number of people, about 2.2% of the population, lived below the poverty line.
Schools in Edgeworth
Edgeworth is home to a private school called Sewickley Academy. This school teaches both boys and girls.
The borough also has Edgeworth Elementary School. This school is part of the Quaker Valley School District.
Famous People from Edgeworth
Many interesting people have connections to Edgeworth:
- Sidney Crosby – A famous hockey player in the NHL.
- Glen Meakem – A person who invests in new businesses and hosts a radio show.
- Arthur Nevin – An American composer, conductor, and music teacher.
- Ethelbert Nevin – An American pianist and composer.
- Thomas Tull – A very successful businessman and film producer.
Images for kids
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Sewickley Academy Campus
See also
In Spanish: Edgeworth (Pensilvania) para niños
