McMurray, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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McMurray, Pennsylvania
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Location of McMurray in Washington County
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| Country | United States |
| Commonwealth | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.07 sq mi (7.94 km2) |
| • Land | 3.07 sq mi (7.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,736 |
| • Density | 1,543.68/sq mi (596.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15317
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-46344 |
McMurray is a special kind of community in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or borough.
In 2020, about 4,736 people lived in McMurray. It is part of the larger Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The area's zip code is 15317. This zip code is also used by the nearby town of Canonsburg.
History of McMurray
McMurray got its name from early farmers who owned land there. One of these farmers was Levi McMurray. The land that is now McMurray was once part of his farm. This area is still part of Peters Township today.
Where is McMurray Located?
McMurray is in a specific spot on the map. Its coordinates are 40.282276 degrees North and -80.087162 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that McMurray covers about 3.1 square miles (7.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of McMurray
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,726 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,647 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,736 | 1.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 4,726 people living in McMurray. These people lived in 1,582 homes, and 1,387 of these were families. The area had about 1,533 people per square mile.
Most people in McMurray were White (about 98%). A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from Hispanic or Latino backgrounds.
Many residents have family roots from different countries. The most common ancestries include Italian, German, Irish, English, Polish, and Slovak.
In 2000, about 43.7% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (82.1%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.96 people. The average family had about 3.21 people.
The population of McMurray includes people of all ages. About 31% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in McMurray was 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: McMurray para niños
