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The current estimated population of Allenport, Pennsylvania is 465, with 48.3% male and 51.7% female. Allenport has experienced minimal population change, maintaining its small-town character along the Monongahela River.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1816
  • County: Washington
  • Land area: 0.4 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 1,162 people per square mile
  • Area code: 724
  • Zip code: 15412

Geography and Location

Allenport, Pennsylvania is located in Washington County, in southwestern Pennsylvania, along the Monongahela River. The town is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and has a long history tied to the steel industry. Allenport’s small size and riverfront location provide a quiet, rural environment with scenic views of the Monongahela River. The town is close to larger cities like Charleroi and Monessen, offering residents access to more urban amenities while maintaining a peaceful, small-town atmosphere. The surrounding region is characterized by rolling hills, forests, and the river, offering opportunities for fishing and boating.

Demographics

Median resident age: 44.9 years
Median household income: $28,462
Median house value: $53,900

Population by Race

Races in Allenport:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.9%)

Ancestries: English (22.4%), German (20.4%), Irish (13.7%), Slovak (13.7%), Italian (13.3%), Polish (5.6%).

Land area: 2.0 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Allenport

  • High school or higher: 83.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.0%
  • Unemployed: 11.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allenport borough

  • Never married: 19.8%
  • Now married: 59.7%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 10.0%
  • Divorced: 8.8%

0.4% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -36 (-6.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Allenport:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Allenport:

  • ALLEGHENY COUNTY (about 19 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Abbreviation: AGC)
  • MORGANTOWN MUNI-WALTER L. BILL HART FLD (about 33 miles; MORGANTOWN, WV; Abbreviation: MGW)
  • ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL (about 33 miles; LATROBE, PA; Abbreviation: LBE)

Other public-use airports nearest to Allenport:

  • ROSTRAVER (about 8 miles; MONONGAHELA, PA; Abbreviation: FWQ)
  • FINLEYVILLE AIRPARK (about 15 miles; FINLEYVILLE, PA; Abbreviation: G05)
  • BANDEL (about 17 miles; EIGHTY FOUR, PA; Abbreviation: 22D)

Amtrak station near Allenport:

  • 19 miles: CONNELLSVILLE (FRONT & WATER STS.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allenport:

  • CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 4 miles; CALIFORNIA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 5,183)
  • WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 21 miles; YOUNGWOOD, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,223)
  • CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 7,903)
  • ART INSTITUTE PITTSBURGH (about 26 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,246)
  • POINT PARK COLLEGE (about 27 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,189)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-MAIN CAMPUS (about 27 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 22,930)
  • DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY (about 27 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 8,199)

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