Baldwin, Pennsylvania

Baldwin, Pennsylvania
Borough
North Zion Lutheran Church in Baldwin, Pennsylvania
Etymology: Henry Baldwin
Motto:  "Just a Nice Place to Live!"
Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40°21′26″N79°58′10″W / 40.35722°N 79.96944°W / 40.35722; -79.96944
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Allegheny
Incorporated	October 27, 1950
Government
• Mayor	David Depretis (D)
Area [1]
• Total	5.88 sq mi (15.22 km2)
• Land	5.77 sq mi (14.94 km2)
• Water	0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2)
Elevation	1,214 ft (370 m)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	21,510
• Density	3,727.90/sq mi (1,439.41/km2)
Demonym	Baldwinite
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	15227
Area code	412
FIPS code	42-03928
School District	Baldwin-Whitehall
Website	Borough of Baldwin

Baldwin is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. Part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, the borough's population was 21,510 as of the 2020 census.

History

Baldwin welcome sign

The borough was named for Henry Baldwin (1780–1844), a U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. ^[3] Baldwin Borough was incorporated on October 27, 1950, from Baldwin Township. ^[4]

Geography

Baldwin is located at 40°21′26″N79°58′10″W / 40.35722°N 79.96944°W / 40.35722; -79.96944 . ^[5] A thin strip of land which is still part of Baldwin stretches north along Becks Run Road, separating St. Clair and Hays, reaching all the way to the Monongahela River. It then forms the south bank of the river almost to the Glenwood Bridge, effectively surrounding Hays on three sides. ^[6]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15 km²), of which 5.8 square miles (15 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²) is water. Its average elevation is 1,214 feet (370 m) above sea level. ^[7]

Surrounding communities

Baldwin has eleven borders: Five with the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Arlington and South Side Flats to the north, Hays to the northeast, Carrick to the west, and St. Clair to the north-northwest. The remaining borders are: West Mifflin to the east, Pleasant Hills to the southeast, South Park Township to the south, Bethel Park to the southwest, and Whitehall and Brentwood to the west.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1960	24,489		—
1970	26,729		9.1%
1980	24,714		−7.5%
1990	21,923		−11.3%
2000	19,999		−8.8%
2010	19,767		−1.2%
2020	21,510		8.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [8] [2]

At the 2000 census, there were 19,999 people in 8,193 households, including 5,776 families, in the borough. The population density was 3,465.5 people per square mile (1,338.0 people/km²). There were 8,883 housing units at an average density of 1,539.3 per square mile (594.3/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.20% White, 2.42% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 8,193 households, 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 26.4% of households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.92.

The age distribution was 21.1% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

The median household income was $40,752 and the median family income was $48,503. Males had a median income of $39,086 versus $28,458 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,918. About 3.9% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government and politics

The Borough of Baldwin is represented by elected officials including a 7-member borough council taking the position of Baldwin's Legislative Branch, and a borough mayor serving as the borough's Executive Branch. There are nine voting districts in the borough, Baldwin is included in the 14th Congressional District; 45th State Senatorial District with 2 State Legislative Districts (36th and 38th) serving its residents. ^[9]

Presidential Elections Results ^{[10] [11] [12]}

Year	Republican	Democratic	Third Parties
2020	44%5,939	53%7,151	1%171
2016	46%4,758	51%5,273	3%351
2012	45%4,248	54%5,144	1%121

Office	Name	Political Party
Senators	Bob Casey Jr.	(D)
Senators	Pat Toomey	(R)
U.S. Representative	Mike Doyle	(D)
Pennsylvania State Senate	Jim Brewster	(D)
PA House	Jessica Benham	(D)
PA House	Nick Pisciottano	(D)
Allegheny County Councilman	John F. Palmiere	(D)

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The Borough Council is a seven-membered body of lawmakers who abide by and amend the "Borough Code". Members are elected at-large to serve four year terms. Agenda Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building. Regular Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building.

Name	Job/ Title	Political Party
Michael Stelmasczyk	Council President	Democratic
John Conley	Council Vice President and Planning Commission / Zoning Hearing Board Liaison	Democratic
Michael Ducker	Council President Pro Tem, Public Safety Chairman, and BEMS Board Director	Democratic
John "Butch" Ferris	Councilman	Democratic
Kevin Fischer	Councilman and Finance Chairman	Democratic
Francis Scott	Councilman and Personnel Chairman	Democratic
James Behers	Councilman and Parks and Recreation Chairman	Democratic

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The Mayor of Baldwin is David Depretis (D) ^[17]

Public services

Baldwin Borough is served by the Baldwin Borough Library. It has three volunteer fire companies, an Emergency Medical Service, and a Police force of 29 sworn officers. ^[17]

References

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6. "City of Pittsburgh Maps". Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2010.
7. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Archived from the original on 2001-02-02. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
8. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Archived from the original on March 2, 2013. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
9. "Elected". Archived from the original on 2013-10-30. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
10. EL. "2012 Allegheny County election". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Archived from the original on 16 October 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
11. EL. "2016 Pennsylvania general election..." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on 21 September 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
12. "Election Night Reporting".
13. "U.S. Senate: Senators of the 115th Congress". www.senate.gov. Archived from the original on 10 December 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
14. "Congressman Mike Doyle - Representing the 14th District of Pennsylvania". doyle.house.gov. Archived from the original on 28 April 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
15. Center, Legislativate Data Processing. "Find Your Legislator". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Archived from the original on 24 July 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
16. "County Council - Council Members". www.alleghenycounty.us. Archived from the original on 9 November 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
17. https://web.archive.org/web/20130224192949/http://www.crookedfingerhex.com/baldwinboro/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1. Archived from the original on February 24, 2013. Retrieved October 27, 2013.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

External links

• Borough of Baldwin (official site)
• Historic Pittsburgh Map Collections
  • 1876 - Atlas of the Cities of Pittsburgh, Allegheny and Adjoining Boroughs: Plate 44
  • 1886 - Atlas of the Vicinity of the Cities Pittsburgh and Allegheny Pennsylvania
  • 1906 - Southern Vicinity of Pittsburgh