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Westmoreland County
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At - A - Glance

  • Population
    367,635

  • Ranking in the State (population)
    10

  • Number of Municipalities
    65

  • Largest Municipality
    Hempfield (population 41,555)

  • Named After
    A County in England

  • Percent of Population Between 25–44
    26

  • Percent of Married Couple Families
    57

  • Percent with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (persons age 25+)
    22.5

  • Mean Travel Time To Work, Workers Age 16+
    25.4 minutes

  • Median Household Income
    $37,106

  • Some Famous Residents
    NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback George Blanda, Actress Shirley Jones, Actress Frances McDormand, Golf Legend Arnold Palmer, Children’s TV Legend Fred Rogers

  • Interesting Fact
    Washington County is home to the LeMoyne House, Pennsylvania’s first National Historic Landmark of the Underground Railroad.

 

 

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