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Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania
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 Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.35 sq mi (6.10 km2) |
| • Land | 2.35 sq mi (6.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,409 |
| • Density | 1,447.56/sq mi (559.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15661
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-45192 |
Loyalhanna is a small community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a specific area identified by the United States Census Bureau for collecting population data.
In the year 2000, Loyalhanna had a population of 3,415 people. At that time, it was called McChesneytown-Loyalhanna. By the 2010 census, it became known simply as Loyalhanna, and its population was 3,428 residents. The most recent census in 2020 showed a population of 3,409.
Where is Loyalhanna?
Loyalhanna is located in the state of Pennsylvania. Its exact coordinates are 40 degrees, 18 minutes, 51 seconds North latitude and 79 degrees, 21 minutes, 41 seconds West longitude.
The community covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (6.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Loyalhanna?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 3,409 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 3,415 people living in Loyalhanna. These people lived in 1,464 households, and 1,030 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Loyalhanna were White, making up about 99.33% of the population. A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian.
About 24.7% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Many households (56.4%) were married couples living together. About 26.4% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Loyalhanna in 2000 was 44 years old. About 19.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 21.9% of the residents were 65 years old or older.
