West Leechburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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West Leechburg, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Residential district on Main Street
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Location of West Leechburg in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) At least 1%% |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,294 |
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1,221 |
| • Density | 1,278.53/sq mi (493.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15656
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| FIPS code | 42-83328 |
| Website | https://www.westleechburg.us/ |
West Leechburg is a small town, called a borough, located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It sits right next to the Kiskiminetas River. In 2010, about 1,294 people lived there.
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Where is West Leechburg Located?
West Leechburg is found at these coordinates: 40°37′56″N 79°37′2″W / 40.63222°N 79.61722°W. This means it's in the northern part of the United States.
The borough covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2). Most of this area, about 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), is water, likely from the nearby river.
Who Lives in West Leechburg?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,044 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,123 | 7.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,113 | −0.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,323 | 18.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,422 | 7.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,395 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,359 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,290 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,294 | 0.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,221 | −5.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,290 people living in West Leechburg. These people lived in 542 different homes.
Most of the people in West Leechburg were White (about 98.47%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including Black or African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or from two or more races. About 0.62% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
Out of all the homes, about 27.5% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (62.0%) were married couples living together. About 9.4% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present.
The average home had about 2.38 people, and the average family had about 2.77 people.
Age and Income
The people in West Leechburg were of various ages. About 20.2% were under 18 years old. About 22.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in the borough was 44 years.
The average income for a household in West Leechburg was $38,167. For families, the average income was $44,000. People in West Leechburg often have higher education levels than the state average. Many residents work in jobs related to the military, defense, and robotics.
