New Eagle, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Eagle
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Main St (PA 88), near intersection with Maple St, looking east.
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Location of New Eagle in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
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 New Eagle
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Established | 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
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| • Total | 2,049 |
| • Density | 2,016.73/sq mi (778.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15067
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
New Eagle is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the larger Pittsburgh Metro Area. In 2020, about 2,047 people lived in New Eagle.
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Discovering New Eagle's Past
New Eagle was first called Riverview. It is right next to the city of Monongahela. A person named J. S. Markell planned out the town in 1901.
The area officially became the Borough of New Eagle on September 9, 1912. A very famous football player, Joe Montana, was born here! He is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Where is New Eagle Located?
New Eagle is found at coordinates 40°12′27″N 79°57′11″W. It covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.89 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.0 square mile (2.63 square kilometers), is land.
A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.25 square kilometers), is water. This means about 8% of the borough is covered by water.
Neighboring Communities
New Eagle shares its land borders with three other places. To the east, it's next to Monongahela. To the south and west, you'll find Carroll Township. To the northwest, it borders Union Township.
Across the Monongahela River, to the north, New Eagle is close to Forward Township in Allegheny County.
New Eagle's Population Over Time
The number of people living in New Eagle has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| 1920 | 1,572 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,793 | 14.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,936 | 8.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,316 | 19.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,670 | 15.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,497 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,617 | 4.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,172 | −17.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,262 | 4.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,184 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,047 | −6.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,033 | −6.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,262 people living in New Eagle. These people lived in 962 households, and 650 of these were families. The average household had about 2.35 people. The average family had about 2.86 people.
Who Lives in New Eagle?
The population of New Eagle includes people of different ages. In 2000, about 21.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age in New Eagle was 41 years.
Famous People from New Eagle
New Eagle is the hometown of some notable individuals:
- Jane C. Charlton, a talented astronomer.
- Joe Montana, a legendary NFL Hall Of Fame quarterback. He played for the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs.
See also
In Spanish: New Eagle (Pensilvania) para niños
