Ingram, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Ingram, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Former Ingram Public School
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Location in Allegheny County and the state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Established | 1902 |
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| • Type | Borough |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,391 |
| • Density | 7,813.36/sq mi (3,020.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-37000 |
Ingram is a small town, called a borough, located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 3,391 people lived here. It's a friendly community with its own local government and services.
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About Ingram, Pennsylvania
Ingram is a borough in the state of Pennsylvania. It's part of Allegheny County, which is a large county in the western part of the state. A borough is like a small town with its own local government.
Where is Ingram Located?
Ingram is found at coordinates 40.445254 degrees north and -80.067043 degrees west. It covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (1.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the borough.
Neighboring Communities
Ingram shares its borders with a few other places. To the south, it's next to Crafton. To the north, west, and east, it borders different neighborhoods of the big city of Pittsburgh. These include Windgap to the north, Fairywood to the west, and Crafton Heights to the east.
Education in Ingram
Students in Ingram attend schools within the Montour School District. This school district serves several communities in the area. Besides Ingram, it also educates children from Kennedy Township, Robinson Township, Pennsbury Village, and Thornburg.
Ingram's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 2,037 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,900 | 42.4% | |
| 1930 | 3,866 | 33.3% | |
| 1940 | 3,904 | 1.0% | |
| 1950 | 4,236 | 8.5% | |
| 1960 | 4,730 | 11.7% | |
| 1970 | 4,902 | 3.6% | |
| 1980 | 4,346 | −11.3% | |
| 1990 | 3,901 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,712 | −4.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,330 | −10.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,391 | 1.8% | |
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The population of Ingram has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1910, about 2,037 people lived there. The population grew steadily, reaching its highest point in 1970 with 4,902 residents. Since then, the number of people living in Ingram has slowly decreased. In 2020, the population was 3,391.
Who Lives in Ingram?
According to the 2000 census, there were 3,712 people living in Ingram. Most residents were White (95.42%), with smaller percentages of African American (3.07%), Asian (0.54%), and Native American (0.22%) people. About 0.57% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Ingram had about 2.33 people. About 28.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. The median age of residents was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older.
Emergency Services
Ingram has its own local services to keep residents safe.
Police Department
The borough has its own police force, called the Ingram Borough Police Department. They work to maintain law and order in the community.
Fire Protection
For fire emergencies, Ingram now works with the City of Pittsburgh. Since April 2016, Pittsburgh's highly trained firefighters respond to calls in Ingram. This agreement helps keep everyone safer and saves money for the borough's taxpayers.
Ambulance Services
The Ingram Community Emergency Service Inc. provides ambulance services. This service is special because it's run entirely by volunteers, including EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) and paramedics. They help people in medical emergencies and also assist neighboring communities when needed.
