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McKeesport, PA

McKeesport is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. A suburb of Pittsburgh, it is situated at the confluence of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers. The population was 17,727 as of the 2020 census.

McKeesport has a total area of 5.4 square miles (14 km2), of which 5.0 square miles (13 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), or 7.06%, is water. McKeesport is located about 12 miles (19 km) upstream, and south, from Pittsburgh, at the confluence of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers. The city is on the Allegheny Plateau, within the ecoregion of the Western Allegheny Plateau. The downtown area is located to the northwest, while the southern and eastern areas of the city are primarily residential.

David McKee emigrated from Scotland and was the first permanent white settler at the forks of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers, the site of present-day McKeesport, in 1755. Around the time of the French and Indian Wars, George Washington often came to McKeesport to visit his friend, Queen Alliquippa, a Seneca Indian ruler. The Colonial Government granted David McKee exclusive right of ferrage over those rivers on April 3, 1769, called "McKee's Port".

His son, John McKee, an original settler of Philadelphia, built a log cabin at this location. After taking over his father's local river ferry business, he devised a plan for a city to be called McKee's Port in 1795. John set out his proposal in the Pittsburgh Gazette, as part of a program under which new residents could purchase plots of land for $20.00. A lottery was used to distribute the plots to avoid complaints from new landowners concerning "inferior" locations.

The city places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. UPMC McKeesport is located 15 miles southeast of Pittsburgh and serves residents of the Monongahela, Youghiogheny, and Turtle Creek valleys. The Yough's Fitness Center opened in December 2004 but in December 2012 received a makeover with all new cardio equipment, carpeting, and televisions. This state-of-the-art facility is open to all members and their families (over the age of 18). WellSpan Health offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. For outdoor enthusiasts, White Oak Park provides scenic trails perfect for walking, jogging, or enjoying a family picnic. Relax and rejuvenate at one of Pennsylvania’s best spas, Woodhouse Spa, offering luxurious massages and treatments.

Top sites in McKeesport, PA include the McKeesport Little Theatre, McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center, and the Rose Garden at McKeesport Garden Club.

Population: 17,334 (2022). Elevation: 833 feet (254 meters). Area: 5.44 sq mi (14.10 km2). ZIP Code: 15131. Area code: 412.

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What is McKeesport, PA known for?

McKeesport rose to national importance during the 1900s as a center for manufacturing steel. In 1899, the National Tube Works Company was consolidated with twenty other pipe-making firms in the northeastern United States to form the National Tube Company. In 1901, the National Tube Company and nine other major American steel companies merged to form U.S. Steel. The city's population continued to grow steadily, reaching a peak of 55,355 in 1940.

What are the demographics of McKeesport, PA?

McKeesport, PA is home to a population of 17.7k people, of which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.23% of McKeesport, PA residents were born outside of the country (395 people). In 2022, there were 1.48 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (9.36k people) in McKeesport, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.31k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.14k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is McKeesport, PA a good place to live?

McKeesport is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 17,749. McKeesport is in Allegheny County. Living in McKeesport offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In McKeesport, there are a lot of bars and parks. Many retirees live in McKeesport and residents tend to lean liberal.

Sources

City of McKeesport

Wikipedia

Niche

Data USA

McKeesport Little Theatre

McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center

Rose Garden at McKeesport Garden Club

UPMC McKeesport

Yough's Fitness Center

WellSpan Health

Planet Fitness

White Oak Park

Woodhouse Spa

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