Whitaker, Pennsylvania

Whitaker is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, and is on the Monongahela River 3 miles (5 km) upriver from Pittsburgh. The population was 1,271 at the 2010 census.[3]

Whitaker, Pennsylvania
Borough
Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Coordinates: 40°23′58″N 79°53′12″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny
Government
 • MayorDaniel R Lassige
 • Council PresidentMike Bogesdorfer
 • Council Vice PresidentDavid Funk
 • Borough SecretaryJean Warren
 • Police ChiefCharles Considine
Area
 • Total0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
 • Land0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,271
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
1,235
 • Density4,172.30/sq mi (1,609.38/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
15120
Area code(s)412
FIPS code42-84440
School DistrictWest Mifflin

The borough is named for James Whitaker, a pioneer settler.[4] Whitaker was incorporated January 4, 1904, from part of the former Mifflin Township.

Geography

Whitaker is located at 40°23′58″N 79°53′12″W (40.399376, -79.886627).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), of which 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), or 11.76%, is water.[3]

Surrounding communities

Whitaker has two land borders, including Munhall to the northwest and West Mifflin to the south and east. Across the Monongahela River to the northeast are the boroughs of Braddock and Rankin, the latter with a direct connector via Rankin Bridge.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19101,547—
19201,88121.6%
19302,07210.2%
19402,2177.0%
19502,149−3.1%
19602,130−0.9%
19701,797−15.6%
19801,615−10.1%
19901,416−12.3%
20001,338−5.5%
20101,271−5.0%
2019 (est.)1,235[2]−2.8%
Sources:[6][7][8][9][10]

At the 2000 census there were 1,338 people in 560 households, including 384 families, in the borough. The population density was 4,427.0 people per square mile (1,722.0/km²). There were 620 housing units at an average density of 2,051.4 per square mile (797.9/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 93.65% White, 5.01% African American, 0.60% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52%.[6]

There were 560 households, 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 28.0% of households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.89.

The age distribution was 23.4% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median household income was $34,239 and the median family income was $39,250. Males had a median income of $29,152 versus $23,409 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,910. About 11.9% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.6% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

Government and Politics
Presidential Elections Results[11][12]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 46% 248 53% 281 1% 6
2012 35% 195 64% 356 1% 8

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Whitaker borough, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
  4. Ackerman, Jan (May 10, 1984). "Town names carry bit of history". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 6. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. "Number of Inhabitants: Pennsylvania" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  8. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  9. "Pennsylvania: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  10. "Number and Distribution of Inhabitants:Pennsylvania-Tennessee" (PDF). Fifteenth Census. U.S. Census Bureau.
  11. EL. "2012 Allegheny County election". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
  12. EL. "2016 Pennsylvani general election..." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
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