Heidelberg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Heidelberg, Pennsylvania
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Heidelberg street signs
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Location in Allegheny County and the state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,288 |
| • Density | 4,487.80/sq mi (1,731.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15106
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| Area code(s) | 412 |
| FIPS code | 42-33592 |
| Website | Borough of Heidelberg |
Heidelberg is a small town, also known as a borough, located southwest of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 1,288 people lived there. The town was named after Heidelberg in Germany. Many of the first people who settled here came from that German city.
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Where is Heidelberg?
Heidelberg is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It's a small place, covering about 0.3 square miles (0.74 square kilometers) of land. All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Nearby Towns
Heidelberg is mostly surrounded by Scott Township. Its only other neighbor is Collier Township to the west.
Sports History
Heidelberg has an interesting past when it comes to sports.
Heidelberg Raceway
A place called Heidelberg Raceway used to be in the town. It was a popular spot for racing until 1973.
Amateur Soccer Success
Heidelberg has a strong history in amateur soccer. Teams from Heidelberg Borough were very good at a national level. They won the amateur national title three times: in 1927, 1929, and 1955.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Heidelberg has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from 1910 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,848 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,094 | 13.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,130 | 1.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,239 | 5.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,250 | 0.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,118 | −5.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,034 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,606 | −21.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,238 | −22.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,225 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,244 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,288 | 3.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,225 people living in Heidelberg. The average age of people in the borough was 41 years old.
Education
Students in Heidelberg attend schools within the Chartiers Valley School District.
See also
In Spanish: Heidelberg (Pensilvania) para niños
