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Encyclopedia > Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

Coraopolis [koreɔpəlɪs] is a borough in Allegheny County in the US state of Pennsylvania. The population was 6,131 at the 2000 census. In 1940 the population peaked at 11,086. It is a small town located to the west of Pittsburgh, along the Ohio River. Image File history File links Map_of_Pennsylvania_highlighting_Allegheny_County. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 641 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2624 × 2455 pixel, file size: 131 KB, MIME type: image/png) Other versions Image:Map of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Pittsburgh skyline The Allegheny County Courthouse Allegheny County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... A U.S. state is any one of the 50 states which have membership of the federation known as the United States of America (USA or U.S.). The separate state governments and the U.S. federal government share sovereignty. ... Official language(s) English, Pennsylvania Dutch Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Nickname: Steel City, Iron City, Steel Town, City of Champions, City of Bridges, City of Colleges, The Burgh Motto: Benigno Numine (With the Benevolent Deity) Location in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Allegheny County Founded November 25, 1758 Incorporated April 22, 1794 (borough)   March 18... The Allegheny and Monongahela rivers converge to form the Ohio at Point State Park, making Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania a well known city along the Ohio River . Cincinnati, Ohio is a well known city along the Ohio River, historically known for its riverboats. ...


The town is noted for its steep topography, numerous brick streets and many large, old and exquisite homes. The American Bridge Company is headquartered in Coraopolis. To many of its younger inhabitants, Coraopolis is known as the Optown, or simply the "O.P." The American Bridge Company is a privately held civil engineering firm specializing in the construction and renovation of bridges and other large civil engineering projects, founded in 1900, and headquartered in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. ...

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Geography

Coraopolis is located at 40°30′57″N, 80°9′46″W (40.515818, -80.162791)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.5 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (9.46%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Surrounding communities

Coraopolis is situated along the banks of the Ohio River in Western Pennsylvania. The borough is land-locked by Moon Township and Robinson Township. Coraopolis is connected to Neville Island (via Coraopolis Bridge). The town sits across the river from Haysville and Osborne. Moon Township is located along the Ohio River in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Robinson Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States approximately 12 miles west of Pittsburgh. ... Neville Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... The Coraopolis Bridge was a truss bridge connecting the south bank of the Ohio River side channel with Neville Island in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. ... Haysville is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 6,131 people, 2,880 households, and 1,552 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,766.6/km² (4,582.3/mi²). There were 3,119 housing units at an average density of 898.7/km² (2,331.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 84.96% White, 12.43% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.57% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. 0.98% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The Hispanic world Hispanic (Spanish: Hispano) is a term denoting a derivation from Spain, its people and culture. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 2,880 households out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.0% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.1% were non-families. 40.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.85. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...


In the borough the population was spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.


The median income for a household in the borough was $32,321, and the median income for a family was $41,081. Males had a median income of $31,374 versus $25,269 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $17,595. About 6.4% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


See also

This is a list of cities, towns and communities along the Ohio River in the United States. ... The Coraopolis Bridge was a truss bridge connecting the south bank of the Ohio River side channel with Neville Island in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. ...

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Coraopolis Pennsylvania Resource Guide, City or community of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania Facts, Information, Relocation, ... (203 words)
The population of Coraopolis is approximately 6,747 (1990).
The distance from Coraopolis to Washington DC is 205 miles.
Coraopolis is positioned 40.51 degrees north of the equator and 80.16 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Coraopolis < Pennsylvania travel guide (2009 words)
Coraopolis and area accord visitors a warm greeting with a perfect selection of hotels, all monitored for quality and standard in order to provide their clients with value for money accommodation.
Coraopolis accords visitors a warm greeting with a good selection and wide range of restaurants, all monitored for quality and standard in order to provide their clients with perfect dining, drinking and appropriate services as well.
Although Coraopolis' cultural events and abilities are not so diversified and intensive as those in nearby Pittsburgh (about 10 miles, as the crow flies), Coraopolis and area offer cultural attractions and events suitable for even the most discriminating tastes.
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