Glenshaw, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Glenshaw, Pennsylvania
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Location in Allegheny County and state of Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Townships | Ross, Shaler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.13 sq mi (8.09 km2) |
| • Land | 3.13 sq mi (8.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,945 |
| • Density | 2,862.40/sq mi (1,105.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
15116
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| FIPS code | 42-29800 |
Glenshaw is a community located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It is not an officially incorporated town or city.
Glenshaw stretches across several townships. These include Shaler, Hampton, Indiana, O'Hara, and Ross townships.
About Glenshaw
Glenshaw is part of the larger Allegheny County area. This county is in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania. The community is a mix of residential areas and local businesses.
Population Data
According to the 2020 census, Glenshaw had a population of 8,945 people. This number helps us understand how many people live in the area. The population has stayed quite steady over the past decade.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 8,981 | — | |
| 2020 | 8,945 | −0.4% | |
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Famous People from Glenshaw
Some interesting people have connections to Glenshaw.
- Margaret Fay Shaw (1903 – 2004) was a notable person from Glenshaw. She was an ethnomusicologist, which means she studied the music of different cultures. She was also a photographer and a folklorist, someone who studies traditional stories and customs.
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