New Stanton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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New Stanton, Pennsylvania
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North Center Avenue, overlooking the business district
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"Highway Hub of Western Pennsylvania" "All Roads Lead home"
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Location of New Stanton in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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 New Stanton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
New Stanton, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Pennsylvania |
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| County | Westmoreland | |
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| • Type | Borough Council | |
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| • Total | 4.03 sq mi (10.44 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.01 sq mi (10.38 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) | |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,339 | |
| • Density | 583.87/sq mi (225.42/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| Zip code |
15672
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| FIPS code | 42-54104 | |
New Stanton is a small town, called a borough, located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 2,339 people lived there. New Stanton is an important spot for travelers because major highways meet here. For example, I-70 connects with the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) in New Stanton. This makes it a key place for drivers heading east or west.
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Exploring New Stanton's Location
New Stanton is a small area with a total size of about 4.0 square miles (10.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.9 square miles (10.1 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Neighboring Areas
New Stanton is mostly surrounded by Hempfield Township. It also shares borders with two other towns:
New Stanton's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,781 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,600 | 46.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,081 | −20.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,906 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,173 | 14.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,339 | 7.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,906 people living in New Stanton. They lived in 870 households, and 508 of these were families. The population density was about 484 people per square mile (187 people per square kilometer).
Most people living in New Stanton in 2000 were White (96.22%). There were also smaller numbers of African American (1.89%), Asian (0.73%), and Native American (0.05%) residents. About 1.52% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Households
In 2000, about 22.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 45.5% of households were married couples. Around 10.0% were households led by a female without a husband present. Many households (41.5%) were not families.
The average household had 2.10 people, and the average family had 2.72 people. The median age in New Stanton was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older.
Businesses and Jobs in New Stanton
New Stanton has been home to some big businesses over the years, providing many jobs for the community.
Former Volkswagen Plant
From 1978 to 1988, Volkswagen of America had a large factory nearby called the Westmoreland Assembly Plant. This plant made popular cars like the Volkswagen Rabbit, Golf, and Jetta.
When car sales went down, Volkswagen closed the plant in 1988. The state of Pennsylvania then bought it.
Sony's Manufacturing Facility
In 1990, Sony took over the old Volkswagen plant. They started making televisions there. At its busiest, the factory employed over 6,000 people. By the late 1990s, it still had over 3,000 workers. However, by 2007, only 250 people worked there. Sony closed the facility in 2008.
UPS Sorting Center
UPS has a very large package sorting center in New Stanton. This center is huge, covering about 49.6 acres. It processes around 500,000 packages every day during normal times. During busy times, like November and December, it can handle up to 1,000,000 packages daily! About 1,700 people work here.
SuperValu Distribution Center
SuperValu also has a large grocery distribution center in New Stanton. It is about 724,000 square feet (67,260 square meters) in size. This center is close to I-70, making it easy to send groceries out. Over 500 people work here, helping to supply stores like Shop 'n Save, Save-A-Lot, and County Market.
Images for kids
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North Center Avenue, overlooking the business district
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New Stanton Borough Logo
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Location of New Stanton in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
