Springdale, Pennsylvania
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Springdale, Pennsylvania | |
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| Nickname(s): Power City | |
| Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. | |
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| Coordinates: 40°32′29″N 79°46′56″W / 40.54139°N 79.78222°WCoordinates: 40°32′29″N 79°46′56″W / 40.54139°N 79.78222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| First settled | 1730 |
| Incorporated | Oct 17, 1906 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Joel Anderson [1] |
| Area | |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 3,400 |
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| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 15144 |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
| School district | Allegheny Valley |
| Website | www |
Springdale is a borough in northeastern Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, 18 miles (29 km) northeast of Pittsburgh along the Allegheny River. The population was 3,400 at the 2020 census.[4] The borough became official in 1906, after breaking away from the township.
History
[edit | edit source]Springdale Borough was incorporated in 1906, when it separated from Springdale Township. It was named after local natural springs and the surrounding small valley, or dale. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, but soon colonized by European settlers. The town became a bustling railroad town and a hub for the coal industry in the late 1800s and the early 1900s. Springdale originally got its name in the year 1820 by either Hannah Keene or her daughter, Frances Keene. Before this, the town is believed to have been known as "Deertown."[5] Today, Springdale is a quiet residential community with a small downtown area and many small businesses.
The first European settlers arrived in the area in the early 1800s. Among these settlers were familiar surnames such as Mellon, Henderson, Remaley, Shoop, Brackenridge, Denny, Pillow, Keene, Hanna, Coe, and Moyer. Several streets in Springdale today are named after these families.
Geography
[edit | edit source]Springdale is located at 40°32′27″N 79°47′2″W / 40.54083°N 79.78389°W (40.5409, -79.7839).[6]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), of which 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), or 82.14%, is land, and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), or 18.57%, is water.
Streams
[edit | edit source]The Riddle Run joins the Allegheny River at Springdale.[7]
The Tawney Run (formerly Shoop's Run) flows between Springdale and Cheswick.
Surrounding and adjacent communities
[edit | edit source]Springdale has two land borders, including Springdale Township to the north and Cheswick to the west. Adjacent across the Allegheny River to the east and south is Plum.
Demographics
[edit | edit source]2020 census
[edit | edit source]As of the 2020 census, Springdale had a population of 3,400. The median age was 45.1 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 20.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.2 males age 18 and over.[8][9]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[10]
There were 1,608 households in Springdale, of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 36.6% were married-couple households, 24.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 32.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8]
There were 1,738 housing units, of which 7.5% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.0%.[8]
| Race | Number | Percent |
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| White | 3,126 | 91.9% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 35 | 1.0% |
| Two or more races | 184 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 49 | 1.4% |
2000 census
[edit | edit source]As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 3,828 people, 1,685 households, and 1,034 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,104.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,584.6/km2). There were 1,802 housing units at an average density of 1,932.0 per square mile (745.9/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.03% White, 0.29% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.
There were 1,685 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $35,440, and the median income for a family was $43,476. Males had a median income of $36,711 versus $25,920 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,798. About 3.5% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.
Government and politics
[edit | edit source]| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third parties |
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| 2020 | 53% 1,002 | 45% 843 | 1% 23 |
| 2016 | 55% 834 | 44% 660 | 1% 22 |
| 2012 | 51% 767 | 48% 716 | 1% 24 |
Museums and other points of interest
[edit | edit source]The Springdale Free Public Library serves the borough.[15]
The Rachel Carson Homestead is located in Springdale on Marion Avenue.
Springdale is also notable for its proximity to a variety of industrial locations, including a local PPG plant (which celebrated its 75th anniversary in June 2022[16]), and the formerly active Cheswick Generating Station, a coal-fired electric power plant known for its two large smokestacks which dominated the skyline for miles until their demolition on June 2, 2023.[17]
Education
[edit | edit source]The borough is within the Allegheny Valley School District, and is served by Springdale Jr-Sr High School. The former Colfax Upper Elementary School sits several blocks below the high school.
Gallery
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Springdale Welcome sign
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Rachel Carson Homestead in May 2007
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Uphill view of Springdale Jr-Sr High School
Notable people
[edit | edit source]- Rachel Carson, former marine biologist and author of Silent Spring
- Tony Janiro, former professional boxer
- George E. Merrick, former real estate developer and founder of Coral Gables, Florida
- Conrad Susa, former opera composer
See also
[edit | edit source]- List of crossings of the Allegheny River (coal mine tunnels)
- Logans Ferry Mine Tunnel
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Administration".
- ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ↑ "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ↑ "Explore Census Data".
- ↑ Ross, Lynn M. (2006). History of the Borough of Springdale, Pennsylvania, 1906-2006 (Centennial ed.). Lynn M. Ross.
- ↑ "GPS coordinates of Springdale, Pennsylvania, United States, DMS, UTM, GeoHash - CountryCoordinate.com". www.countrycoordinate.com. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Riddle Run". Geographic Names Information System. August 2, 1979. Retrieved December 2, 2009.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ EL. "2012 Allegheny County election". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
- ↑ EL. "2016 Pennsylvania general election results". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
- ↑ "Election Night Reporting".
- ↑ "Springdale Free Public Library". Retrieved August 11, 2010.
- ↑ Thomas, Tanisha (June 23, 2022). "PPG's Springdale plant to celebrate 75th anniversary". TRIBLIVE. Trib Total Media. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ↑ Stepler, Kellen. "Appeals could push demolition of Springdale boiler house into 2025". TRIBLIVE. Trib Total Media. Retrieved July 7, 2024.