Sewickley Hills, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sewickley Hills, Pennsylvania
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Houses on Henry Road
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Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.47 sq mi (6.39 km2) |
| • Land | 2.47 sq mi (6.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 689 |
| • Density | 279.47/sq mi (107.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15143
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| Area code(s) | 412 |
| FIPS code | 42-69416 |
Sewickley Hills is a small borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's a quiet, residential area that is part of the larger Pittsburgh metropolitan area. In 2020, about 689 people lived here.
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Geography and Location
Sewickley Hills is found at a specific spot on the map: 40.560548 degrees North and -80.119960 degrees West. This helps us pinpoint its exact location.
Area Size
The borough covers a total area of about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Neighboring Towns
Sewickley Hills shares its borders with five other communities. To the north, you'll find Bell Acres. To the northeast is Franklin Park. On the east side, it borders Ohio Township. To the south, it's next to Aleppo Township, and to the west, it touches Sewickley Heights.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Sewickley Hills has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 326 | — | |
| 1970 | 270 | −17.2% | |
| 1980 | 419 | 55.2% | |
| 1990 | 622 | 48.4% | |
| 2000 | 652 | 4.8% | |
| 2010 | 639 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 689 | 7.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 652 people living in Sewickley Hills. These people lived in 225 households, and 186 of those were families. The population density was about 261.8 people per square mile.
Community Makeup
Most people in Sewickley Hills are White (about 94.33%). There are also smaller groups of African American (2.45%) and Asian (1.84%) residents. About 1.69% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (40%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (77.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.9 people, and the average family had about 3.23 people.
Age Groups
The ages of people in Sewickley Hills vary. About 28.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 32.8% were between 45 and 64 years old, and 8.9% were 65 or older. The average age in the borough was 40 years.
Education
Students living in Sewickley Hills attend schools in the Quaker Valley School District. This district is responsible for providing education to the children and teens in the area.
