New Alexandria, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Borough of New Alexandria, Pennsylvania
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New Alex
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Location of New Alexandria in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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 New Alexandria, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Settled | 1760 (stagecoach stop) |
| Incorporated | April 10, 1834 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 501 |
| • Density | 591.50/sq mi (228.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15670
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| FIPS code | 42-53160 |
New Alexandria is a small town, called a borough, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 501 people lived there.
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History of New Alexandria
New Alexandria started as a small community in 1760. It was built along the banks of the historic Loyalhanna Creek. At first, it was a rest stop for people traveling by wagon. Soldiers and militiamen also used it during the American Revolution.
The town officially became a borough on April 10, 1834. Before that, it was known as Denniston's Town. The number of people living in New Alexandria has not grown much over the years.
Geography and Location
New Alexandria is located at 40°23′50″N 79°25′25″W / 40.39722°N 79.42361°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map. It sits along U.S. Route 22. This road is about halfway between the cities of Pittsburgh and Johnstown.
The borough is also about seven miles north of Latrobe. According to the United States Census Bureau, New Alexandria covers an area of about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 427 | — | |
| 1850 | 300 | −29.7% | |
| 1860 | 295 | −1.7% | |
| 1870 | 305 | 3.4% | |
| 1880 | 335 | 9.8% | |
| 1890 | 338 | 0.9% | |
| 1900 | 364 | 7.7% | |
| 1910 | 505 | 38.7% | |
| 1920 | 587 | 16.2% | |
| 1930 | 615 | 4.8% | |
| 1940 | 639 | 3.9% | |
| 1950 | 523 | −18.2% | |
| 1960 | 685 | 31.0% | |
| 1970 | 690 | 0.7% | |
| 1980 | 697 | 1.0% | |
| 1990 | 571 | −18.1% | |
| 2000 | 595 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 560 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 501 | −10.5% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 595 people living in New Alexandria. These people lived in 254 households. A household is like a home where people live together.
About 28% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households (about 60%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.34 people.
The median age of people in New Alexandria was 43 years old. This means half the people were younger than 43 and half were older. About 19% of the population was 65 or older.
Famous People from New Alexandria
Some notable people have come from New Alexandria:
- Agnes Sligh Turnbull, a well-known writer.
- William Speer, a pioneer missionary.
- Blackie Watt, a racing driver.
See also
In Spanish: New Alexandria (Pensilvania) para niños
