Elizabeth, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
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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 | 0.42 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,398 |
| • Density | 4,075.80/sq mi (1,574.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
15037
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| Area code(s) | 412 |
| FIPS code | 42-22992 |
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Pennsylvania Historical Marker
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| Designated: | December 20, 1946 |
Elizabeth is a small town, also known as a borough, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located on the east bank of the Monongahela River, about 15 miles south of Pittsburgh. The town is also where Pennsylvania Route 51 crosses the river.
In 2020, the population of Elizabeth was 1,398 people. The entire borough uses the ZIP code 15037. Students in Elizabeth attend schools in the Elizabeth Forward School District. The borough includes two main neighborhoods: Walker Heights and Town Hill.
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Where is Elizabeth Located?
Elizabeth is found at specific geographic coordinates: 40.271189 degrees North and 79.886347 degrees West. This is like its unique address on a global map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Elizabeth covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles. Most of this area, about 0.3 square miles, is land. The remaining 0.1 square miles, which is about 14.63% of its total area, is water, mostly from the Monongahela River.
Neighboring Towns and Areas
Elizabeth shares its land borders with two townships. To the east and northeast, it is next to Elizabeth Township. To the south and southeast, it borders Forward Township.
Across the Monongahela River, Elizabeth is close to West Elizabeth and Jefferson Hills. You can get directly to West Elizabeth by crossing the Malady Bridge.
Who Lives in Elizabeth?
The population of Elizabeth has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| 1850 | 1,120 | — | |
| 1860 | 975 | −12.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,196 | 22.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,810 | 51.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,804 | −0.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,866 | 3.4% | |
| 1910 | 2,311 | 23.8% | |
| 1920 | 2,703 | 17.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,939 | 8.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,976 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,615 | −12.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,597 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,273 | −12.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,892 | −16.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,610 | −14.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,609 | −0.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,493 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,398 | −6.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,609 people living in Elizabeth. These people lived in 681 households, and 422 of these were families. The population density was about 4,545 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Elizabeth in 2000 were White (94.84%). There were also African American residents (3.60%), Native American residents (0.37%), and Asian residents (0.19%). About 0.99% of the population identified as being from two or more races. A small number, 0.25%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Out of the 681 households in 2000, about 26.9% had children under 18 living there. About 44.6% of households were married couples. In 11.9% of households, a female head of household lived without a husband. About 37.9% of households were not families.
Many people lived alone; 33.0% of all households were individuals. Of these, 17.8% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, each household had 2.34 people, and each family had 2.98 people.
Age Distribution
The population of Elizabeth in 2000 included people of all ages. About 22.9% were under 18 years old. About 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 28.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 21.0% of the population. Finally, 21.1% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Elizabeth was 40 years old.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Elizabeth was $30,556 per year. For families, the average income was $36,607 per year. Men earned an average of $28,088, while women earned an average of $22,350. The average income per person in the borough was $17,618.
About 7.3% of families and 10.2% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 17.5% of children under 18 and 8.8% of people aged 65 or older.
A Look at Elizabeth's Past
Elizabeth Town was started in 1787 by Samuel Mackay, Colonel Stephen Bayard, and his wife, Elizabeth Mackay Bayard. The town was named after Elizabeth Mackay Bayard. The next year, Elizabeth became one of the first seven townships organized in Allegheny County.
The original Elizabeth Township was very large. It included all the land shaped like a triangle between the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers. This means it covered areas that are now other towns and boroughs, like Forward Township and Glassport.
In 1803, a special boat called a keelboat was built in Elizabeth. This boat was used for the first parts of the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition. However, the city of Pittsburgh also claims that this boat was built there. On April 2, 1834, Elizabeth officially became a borough. Later, in 1869, Forward Township and Lincoln Township became separate from Elizabeth Township.
Early Jobs and Businesses
Elizabeth was once a busy place with many different industries. Some of the earliest jobs included making glass and building safes. The town was also important for building and repairing steamboats and other ships. Companies like O'Neil & Company built steamboats from 1895, and the Elizabeth Marine Ways operated for many years.
In 1876, Elizabeth also had two coal inclines. These were like small railways that carried coal up and down hills. They were called the O'Neil and Company Coal Incline and the Lobb's Run Incline.
Nike Missile Site
From 1956 to 1963, Elizabeth was the site of a Nike anti-aircraft missile base. This was a place where missiles were kept to protect against enemy aircraft during the Cold War. The exact location was at 40 degrees 15 minutes 17 seconds North and 79 degrees 57 minutes 59 seconds West.
Places of Worship
Elizabeth is home to several churches:
- Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
- Bethesda United Presbyterian Church Of Elizabeth
- Elizabeth Baptist Church
- Elizabeth United Methodist Church
- Elizabeth Wesleyan Church
- First Presbyterian Church Of Elizabeth – founded 1851
The Old Graveyard
The oldest cemetery in Elizabeth is called "The Old Graveyard." It is located on Bayard Street. This cemetery is where Elizabeth Mackay Bayard, the person the town is named after, is buried. The first burial in this cemetery happened in 1774, making it a very historic spot.
See also
In Spanish: Elizabeth (Pensilvania) para niños
