McDonald, Pennsylvania

About

McDonald is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,766 and a population density of 3,396 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,678 inhabitants.

The city was created 159 years ago in 1864.

McDonald is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough was first settled in 1817 and was incorporated in 1899. The borough was named after Major Alexander McDonald, the railroad director who helped construct the railroad line through the town in 1859.

The railroad greatly contributed to the growth of McDonald. The railroad enabled the transportation of coal and other goods, bringing business and industry to McDonald. Coal mining became a major industry as coal deposits were discovered and mined starting in the 1870s. By the early 1900s, McDonald had become an important railroad and coal center in Washington County. The railroad and coal mining fueled McDonald's economy and population growth through the first half of the 20th century.

Key Facts About McDonald Today

Today, McDonald is a small borough with a population of around 1,800 residents. While it is no longer the coal and railroad center it once was, there is still some manufacturing activity today. However, most residents now commute to jobs in nearby Pittsburgh or Washington.

Some key facts about McDonald today:

• The borough covers just 0.7 square miles of land.
• The median household income is $40,658 (as of 2017).
• The major industry today is health care and social assistance. Many residents work in medical jobs.
• McDonald High School serves students in the community. There are around 260 students enrolled.
• McDonald has a classic small town Main Street lined with local shops and restaurants. The center of town retains a historic, quaint feel.

So in summary, while McDonald no longer has coal and railroads driving its economy, it remains a small, tight-knit community to this day with its own local charm and identity in western Pennsylvania. The borough has maintained a core population and some local businesses despite economic changes over the decades.

Quick Facts about McDonald

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Geography

McDonald is located at 40°22'15"N 80°14'5"W (40.3709000, -80.2347800).

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People born in McDonald, including football player and coach Marvin Lewis, businessman Alan W. Livingston, judge Janice M. Holder, .

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• Theodore R. Bennett (American musician) he was born in 14/09/1902

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