Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania
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Cloverleaf with Clairton Boulevard
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Location in Allegheny County and the state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Pennsylvania | ||
| County | Allegheny | ||
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| • Type | Borough | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.78 sq mi (7.19 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.78 sq mi (7.19 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 8,504 | ||
| • Density | 3,063.40/sq mi (1,182.80/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| FIPS code | 42-61328 | ||
Pleasant Hills is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's a part of the larger Pittsburgh metropolitan area, which means it's a suburb near the big city of Pittsburgh.
In 2020, about 8,504 people lived in Pleasant Hills. It's a friendly community where many families live.
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History of Pleasant Hills
Pleasant Hills became an official borough in Allegheny County in 1947. This means it got its own local government and rules.
Where is Pleasant Hills Located?
Pleasant Hills is found at specific coordinates: 40.332219 degrees North and 79.960488 degrees West.
Size of the Borough
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough covers a total area of about 2.78 square miles (7.19 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Neighboring Communities
Pleasant Hills shares its borders with three other communities:
- To the northwest, it borders Baldwin.
- To the northeast, you'll find West Mifflin.
- To the southeast, it's next to Jefferson Hills.
How Many People Live in Pleasant Hills?
The number of people living in Pleasant Hills has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 3,808 | — | |
| 1960 | 8,573 | 125.1% | |
| 1970 | 10,409 | 21.4% | |
| 1980 | 9,604 | −7.7% | |
| 1990 | 8,884 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 8,397 | −5.5% | |
| 2010 | 8,268 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 8,504 | 2.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 8,397 people living in the borough. These people lived in 3,422 households, and 2,405 of these were families. The average household had about 2.42 people, and the average family had about 2.96 people.
Age Groups in Pleasant Hills
The population of Pleasant Hills includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 22% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 20.5% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of residents was 43 years old.
Notable Person from Pleasant Hills
- Katie May was a model and businesswoman who came from Pleasant Hills.
