Franklin Park, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Franklin Park, Pennsylvania
Borough
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Location in Allegheny County and the state of Pennsylvania.
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Allegheny
Established	1823
Area
• Total	13.54 sq mi (35.08 km2)
• Land	13.54 sq mi (35.07 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	1,260 ft (384 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	15,479
• Density	1,143.21/sq mi (441.38/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	15090, 15143, 15237
Area code(s)	412, 724, 878
FIPS code	42-27552

Franklin Park is a small town, called a borough, located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 15,479 people lived there. It's like a neighborhood right outside the big city of Pittsburgh.

History of Franklin Park

Franklin Park was once part of a large area called the Depreciation Lands in Western Pennsylvania. In 1823, people living there asked to form their own town. They wanted to separate from Ohio Township.

A new township was created in August 1823. This new area included what we now know as Franklin Park. It also included land that is now Bradford Woods and Marshall Township. Marshall Township was formed 40 years later. Bradford Woods then separated from Marshall in 1915.

At first, Franklin Township did not have any big towns. It had farms, schools, small country stores, and churches. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the area had a busy oil and gas industry. After World War II, more neighborhoods were built. Finally, in August 1961, Franklin Park officially became a borough.

Geography of Franklin Park

Pennsylvania Route 910 passes through part of Franklin Park.

Franklin Park is located at coordinates 40.590459 degrees North and 80.092046 degrees West. This means it's in the northern part of the United States.

The borough covers an area of about 13.6 square miles. All of this area is land.

Neighboring Towns

Franklin Park shares its borders with eight other places. These include:

• Marshall Township to the north
• Pine Township in the northeast
• McCandless to the east
• Ross Township to the southeast
• Ohio Township to the south
• Sewickley Hills to the west
• Bell Acres to the west-northwest and northwest
• Economy in Beaver County to the northwest

Population and People

In 2000, about 11,364 people lived in Franklin Park. There were 3,866 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.

The population of Franklin Park is mostly White. There are also smaller groups of African American and Asian residents. About 0.54% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.

Many families in Franklin Park have children. In 2000, about 45% of households had kids under 18 living there. Most families were married couples. The average household had almost three people.

The people living in Franklin Park are of different ages. About 30% of the population is under 18 years old. About 9% are 65 years or older. The average age of people in Franklin Park was 40 years old.

Many adults in Franklin Park have a college degree. The average income for families was quite high. This shows that many people living in Franklin Park have good jobs.

Parks and Recreation

Franklin Park has several fun places for outdoor activities. These parks and natural areas are great for playing and exploring.

• Acorn Park
• Blueberry Hill Park
• Linbrook Park
• Fifer's Fields Conservation Area
• Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 203

Schools and Education

Students in Franklin Park go to schools in the North Allegheny School District. This school district also serves the Town of McCandless, Marshall Township, and the borough of Bradford Woods.

One of the main schools is North Allegheny Senior High School. Franklin Park also shares a public library with other nearby towns. It is called the Northland Public Library.

See also

In Spanish: Franklin Park (Pensilvania) para niños