Emsworth, Pennsylvania

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Emsworth, Pennsylvania
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Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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Emsworth
Coordinates: 40°30′44″N80°5′44″W / 40.51222°N 80.09556°W / 40.51222; -80.09556
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Allegheny
Area
[1]
  Total
0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2)
  Land0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2)
  Water0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total
2,525
  Density4,437.61/sq mi (1,714.46/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
15202
Area code 412
FIPS code 42-23616
Website www.emsworthborough.com

Emsworth is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 2,525 at the 2020 census. [3]

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Geography

Emsworth is located at 40°30′44″N80°5′44″W / 40.51222°N 80.09556°W / 40.51222; -80.09556 (40.512318, -80.095577). [4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2), of which 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), or 16.18%, is water.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Emsworth has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Emsworth was 102 °F (38.9 °C) on July 15, 1995 and August 13, 1995, while the coldest temperature recorded was −13 °F (−25.0 °C) on January 21, 1994. [5]

Climate data for Emsworth, Pennsylvania, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1991–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)72
(22)
78
(26)
85
(29)
88
(31)
94
(34)
99
(37)
102
(39)
102
(39)
96
(36)
91
(33)
80
(27)
75
(24)
102
(39)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)39.3
(4.1)
41.7
(5.4)
51.2
(10.7)
64.0
(17.8)
73.7
(23.2)
81.2
(27.3)
85.4
(29.7)
84.1
(28.9)
78.0
(25.6)
65.8
(18.8)
53.8
(12.1)
43.1
(6.2)
63.4
(17.5)
Daily mean °F (°C)29.9
(−1.2)
31.7
(−0.2)
40.3
(4.6)
51.5
(10.8)
61.6
(16.4)
70.0
(21.1)
74.5
(23.6)
72.9
(22.7)
66.4
(19.1)
54.7
(12.6)
43.5
(6.4)
34.5
(1.4)
52.6
(11.4)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)20.5
(−6.4)
21.7
(−5.7)
29.3
(−1.5)
39.1
(3.9)
49.5
(9.7)
58.9
(14.9)
63.6
(17.6)
61.7
(16.5)
54.7
(12.6)
43.7
(6.5)
33.1
(0.6)
25.9
(−3.4)
41.8
(5.4)
Record low °F (°C)−13
(−25)
−10
(−23)
−2
(−19)
20
(−7)
29
(−2)
41
(5)
49
(9)
47
(8)
37
(3)
26
(−3)
12
(−11)
2
(−17)
−13
(−25)
Average precipitation inches (mm)3.36
(85)
2.78
(71)
3.18
(81)
3.22
(82)
3.52
(89)
3.53
(90)
3.64
(92)
3.25
(83)
3.19
(81)
2.80
(71)
2.83
(72)
3.02
(77)
38.32
(974)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)14.412.512.012.812.411.110.39.08.810.110.712.2136.3
Source 1: NOAA [6]
Source 2: National Weather Service [5]

Surrounding and adjacent neighborhoods

Emsworth has two land borders, with Kilbuck Township from the west to the east and Ben Avon to the southeast. Across the Ohio River's main channel, Emsworth runs adjacent with Neville Township.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 335
1900 958
1910 1,51057.6%
1920 2,16543.4%
1930 2,70925.1%
1940 2,7652.1%
1950 3,12813.1%
1960 3,3416.8%
1970 3,3450.1%
1980 3,074−8.1%
1990 2,892−5.9%
2000 2,598−10.2%
2010 2,449−5.7%
2020 2,5253.1%
Sources: [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [2]

At the 2000 census, there were 2,598 people in 1,153 households, including 642 families, in the borough. The population density was 4,519.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,744.8/km2). There were 1,228 housing units at an average density of 2,136.0 per square mile (824.7/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 94.42% White, 3.58% African American, 0.04% Native American, 1.15% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42%. [11]

There were 1,153 households, 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.3% were non-families. 38.7% of households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.94.

The age distribution was 23.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median household income was $39,028 and the median family income was $50,333. Males had a median income of $39,702 versus $24,224 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,471. About 2.9% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government and politics

Presidential election results [13] [14] [15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 42% 63055% 8212% 34
2016 44% 55351% 6415% 67
2012 46% 54953% 6321% 20

Council members

Notable people

See also

References

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  2. 1 2 "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. "Explore Census Data".
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. 1 2 "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Pittsburgh". National Weather Service. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  6. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Emsworth L/D Ohio RVR, PA". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  7. "Population-Pennsylvania" (PDF). U.S. Census 1910. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  8. "Number and Distribution of Inhabitants:Pennsylvania-Tennessee" (PDF). Fifteenth Census. U.S. Census Bureau.
  9. "Number of Inhabitants: Pennsylvania" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  10. "Pennsylvania: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  11. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 20, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  13. "2012 Allegheny County election". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
  14. "2016 Pennsylvania general election results". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
  15. "Election Night Reporting".
  16. "Allegheny County". Election Results. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  17. "Pittsburgh-area native piloting SpaceX flight to International Space Station - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. August 1, 2025. Retrieved August 2, 2025.

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