Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania | |
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ZIP code | 15108 |
Area code | 412 |
FIPS code | 42-16144 |
School District | Cornell |
Website | Coraopolis |
Coraopolis (/ˌkoʊriˈɒpəlɪs/) is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 5,559 at the 2020 census.[3][4]
Coraopolis is located west of Pittsburgh along the Ohio River and to the east of the Pittsburgh International Airport. The borough has steep topography, numerous brick streets and many large, old houses. Dick's Sporting Goods is headquartered in Coraopolis,[5] as is the American Bridge Company.[6]
History
Early history
On April 3, 1769,
One of the most important early industries in the area was begun by the Watson family,
Founding
The
Growth to modern day
Community development in Coraopolis moved along gradually with the building of the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad in 1877. Several Coraopolis residents were stockholders in this enterprise. In 1890, oil was discovered at both ends of the borough, which briefly stimulated a population boom. The effects did not last long, however, as the oil supplies were found to be rather modest.
In 1892, community development took off with the construction of the first high-speed electric street railway in the United States. The railway was scheduled to run up to 40 mph, going from Coraopolis, over
Coraopolis' first municipal building was built in 1897 on State Avenue and was used until 1929, when next building was constructed on Fifth Ave. Coraopolis dedicated a new municipal complex on Fourth Ave in 2017 that houses all municipal departments, including the police and fire stations.[9]
Two significant contributions to modern educational practice took place in the area. In 1955, Dr. Harry Houtz published a six-year study in the National Education Journal demonstrating that phonics was a more effective way of teaching reading, and in 1957, Herbert Snell published his study of performance-based academic tracking in junior high, which became widely adopted. Coraopolis and Neville Township merged their schools to form Cornell School District in 1971, and all students reported to the new Cornell Educational Center in 1976.
Coraopolis is the birthplace of actors Michael Keaton and S. William Hinzman. Jerry Gibson, a Negro league baseball player, played here for the Coraopolis Grays. The corporate headquarters for Dick's Sporting Goods is located in Corapolis.
Coraopolis is experiencing a period of revitalization highlighted by new storefront businesses and façade improvements in the central business district. In 2017, two new brewpubs, a craft distillery, a coffee shop, a restaurant, and several other small businesses opened their doors. Coraopolis also shares a new athletic complex with neighboring Robinson and Moon Townships that will feature soccer, rugby, and lacrosse fields, when completed.[10] The 1896 Richardsonian Romanesque train station is also being restored, and will become a community center and event space once completed.[11]
Geography
Coraopolis is located at 40°30′57″N 80°9′46″W / 40.51583°N 80.16278°W (40.515818, -80.162791).[12] According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), of which 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), or 9.46%, is water.
Surrounding and adjacent communities
Situated along the southern bank of the
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1890 | 962 | — | |
1900 | 2,555 | 165.6% | |
1910 | 5,252 | 105.6% | |
1920 | 6,162 | 17.3% | |
1930 | 10,724 | 74.0% | |
1940 | 11,086 | 3.4% | |
1950 | 10,498 | −5.3% | |
1960 | 9,643 | −8.1% | |
1970 | 8,435 | −12.5% | |
1980 | 7,308 | −13.4% | |
1990 | 6,747 | −7.7% | |
2000 | 6,131 | −9.1% | |
2010 | 5,677 | −7.4% | |
2020 | 5,559 | −2.1% | |
Sources:[13][14][15][16][17][3][2] |
As of the
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.
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
Government and politics
Coraopolis is a Pennsylvania borough with an elected borough council, elected mayor, and a professional borough manager. It is located within Pennsylvania's Representative District 45, Pennsylvania Senate District 42, and U.S. Congressional District 17.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties
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2020 | 38% 1,138 | 59% 1,768 | 1% 47 |
2016
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40% 1,066 | 55% 1,462 | 5% 128 |
2012
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39% 1,004 | 60% 1,555 | 1% 32 |
Notable people
- Bill DeVenzio, professional basketball player.
- Dane Jackson, professional football player.
- Michael Keaton, actor and director.
See also
- List of cities and towns along the Ohio River
- Coraopolis Bridge
- Coraopolis Railroad Station
Gallery
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TheCoraopolis Railroad Station
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Former Coraopolis municipal building
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Coraopolis library
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A building that is part of the American Bridge Company's headquarters in Coraopolis
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The Neville Island Bridge as viewed from a hill in Coraopolis
References
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Oct 12, 2022.
- ^ a b "QuickFacts Coraopolis Borough, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
- ^ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Coraopolis borough, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 19, 2011.
- OCLC 9198928. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
- ^ "Headquarters". American Bridge Company. Archived from the original on 21 April 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ^ "Coraopolis History Archive". Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ISBN 9780738554839 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Coraopolis Municipal Building".
- ^ "Montour Junction Athletic Complex". Archived from the original on 2019-05-10. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
- ^ "Coraopolis Train Station Project".
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Population-Pennsylvania" (PDF). U.S. Census 1910. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ^ "Number and Distribution of Inhabitants:Pennsylvania-Tennessee" (PDF). Fifteenth Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2006-11-01.
- ^ "Number of Inhabitants: Pennsylvania" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ^ "Pennsylvania: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2004-03-31. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "2012 Allegheny County election". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ "2016 Pennsylvania general election results". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ "Election Night Reporting".