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{{Distinguish|Findley Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania}}
{{Distinguish|Findley Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania}}
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{{Infobox settlement
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|official_name = Findlay Township, Pennsylvania
|official_name = Findlay Township, Pennsylvania
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|population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
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'''Findlay Township''' is a [[Township (Pennsylvania)|township]] located west of [[Pittsburgh]] in [[Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 6,370 at the [[United States Census 2020|2020 census]].<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021"/>
'''Findlay Township''' is a [[Township (Pennsylvania)|township]] located west of [[Pittsburgh]] in [[Allegheny County, Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 6,373 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021"/>


The township is the home of [[Pittsburgh International Airport]], which it shares with neighboring [[Moon Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Moon Township]] to the east.
The township is the home of [[Pittsburgh International Airport]], which it shares with neighboring [[Moon Township, Pennsylvania|Moon Township]] to the east.


==Geography==
==Geography==
[[File:PA Route 576 aerial.JPG|thumb|left|Aerial view of Fidlay Township over [[Pennsylvania Route 576|PA Route 576]]]]
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|32.6|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|32.6|sqmi|km2}}, all land.


==Surrounding neighborhoods==
==Surrounding neighborhoods==
Findlay Township has four borders, including the townships of [[Moon Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Moon]] to the east and northeast, [[North Fayette Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|North Fayette]] to the southeast, [[Robinson Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania|Robinson]] in Washington County to the southwest, and [[Independence Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania|Independence]] in Beaver County to the northwest.
Findlay Township has four borders, including the townships of [[Moon Township, Pennsylvania|Moon]] to the east and northeast, [[North Fayette Township, Pennsylvania|North Fayette]] to the southeast, [[Robinson Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania|Robinson]] in Washington County to the southwest, and [[Independence Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania|Independence]] in Beaver County to the northwest.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2020= 6370
|2020= 6373
|estyear=2021
|estyear=2022
|estimate=6457
|estimate=6540
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021"/>
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2022"/>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |title=Census of Population and Housing |publisher=Census.gov |access-date=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 5,145 people, 2,028 households, and 1,460 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 157.9 people per square mile (61.0/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 2,128 housing units at an average density of 65.3/sq&nbsp;mi (25.2/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the township was 96.17% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.63% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.14% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.11% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.08% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.87% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.56% of the population.
As of the [[2020 United States census|2000 census]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 5,145 people, 2,028 households, and 1,460 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|157.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,128 housing units at an average density of {{convert|65.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the township was 96.17% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.63% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.14% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.11% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.08% from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|other races]], and 0.87% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.56% of the population.


There were 2,028 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.
There were 2,028 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.


In the township the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
In the township, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $47,484, and the median income for a family was $55,930. Males had a median income of $40,173 versus $27,045 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $21,417. About 4.8% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $47,484, and the median income for a family was $55,930. Males had a median income of $40,173 versus $27,045 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $21,417. About 4.8% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.


==Government and Politics==
==Government==
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|+ '''Presidential Elections Results'''<ref>{{cite web|last1=EL|title=2012 Allegheny County election|url=http://triblive.com/politics/2907065-74/pittsburgh-ward-hills-west-borough-braddock-east-elizabeth-north-park|website=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review|access-date=15 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=EL|title=2016 Pennsylvania general election...|url=http://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/electionresultsgen2016/|website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|access-date=15 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/PA/Allegheny/106267/web.264614/#/detail/0004 | title=Election Night Reporting }}</ref>
|+ Presidential election results<ref>{{cite web |last1=EL |title=2012 Allegheny County election |url=http://triblive.com/politics/2907065-74/pittsburgh-ward-hills-west-borough-braddock-east-elizabeth-north-park |website=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |access-date=October 15, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=EL |title=2016 Pennsylvania general election... |url=http://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/electionresultsgen2016/ |website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |access-date=October 15, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/PA/Allegheny/106267/web.264614/#/detail/0004 |title=Election Night Reporting}}</ref>
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! Year
! [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
! [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
! [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
! [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
! [[Third Party (United States)|Third Parties]]
! [[Third party (U.S. politics)|Third parties]]
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2020 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania|2020]]'''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2020 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania|2020]]'''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''57%''' ''2,183''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''57%''' ''2,183''
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|41% ''1,583''
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1% ''47''
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Pennsylvania, 2016|2016]]'''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2016 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania|2016]]'''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61%''' ''1,723''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61%''' ''1,723''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38% ''1,079''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38% ''1,079''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1% ''95''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1% ''95''
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|-
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Pennsylvania, 2012|2012]]'''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2012 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania|2012]]'''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''59%''' ''1,413''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''59%''' ''1,413''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|40% ''963''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|40% ''963''
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1% ''29''
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==Economy==
==Economy==
[[Dick's Sporting Goods]] is headquartered in Findlay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://investors.dicks.com/investor-services/contact-us.aspx |title=Contact Us|publisher=Dickssportinggoods.com |access-date=2016-05-03}} "DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. 345 Court Street Coraopolis, PA 15108"</ref><ref>"[http://www.findlay.pa.us/DocumentCenter/View/386 Map]." Findlay Township. Retrieved on May 3, 2016.</ref><!--The HQ is between the airport runway and business route 60-->
[[Dick's Sporting Goods]] is headquartered in Findlay Township.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://investors.dicks.com/investor-services/contact-us.aspx |title=Contact Us |publisher=Dickssportinggoods.com |access-date=2016-05-03}} "DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. 345 Court Street Coraopolis, PA 15108"</ref><ref>"[http://www.findlay.pa.us/DocumentCenter/View/386 Map]." Findlay Township. Retrieved on May 3, 2016.</ref><!--The HQ is between the airport runway and business route 60-->


Since mid-2014, the [[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]] has had a large printing operation in the [[Clinton, Pennsylvania|Clinton]] area of the township.<ref name="postgazette">{{cite web |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/business/2014/08/15/To-our-readers-2/stories/201408150093 |title=Introducing the new Post-Gazette |last1=Block |first1=John Robinson |last2=Shribman |first2=David |work=post-gazette.com |publisher=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |date=2014-08-15 |access-date=2014-09-19 }}</ref>
Since mid-2014, the ''[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]]'' has had a large printing operation in the [[Clinton, Pennsylvania|Clinton]] area of the township.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/business/2014/08/15/To-our-readers-2/stories/201408150093 |title=Introducing the new Post-Gazette |last1=Block |first1=John Robinson |last2=Shribman |first2=David |work=post-gazette.com |publisher=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |date=2014-08-15 |access-date=2014-09-19}}</ref>


Prior to its dissolution, [[MidAtlantic Airways]] had its headquarters on the grounds of [[Pittsburgh International Airport]] in Findlay.<ref>"World Airline Directory." ''[[Flight International]]''. March 30-April 5, 2004. [http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/2004/2004-09%20-%200282.html?search=%22IBC%20Airways%22 40].</ref><ref>Davis, Christopher. "[http://washington.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2003/08/18/story8.html?q=MidAtlantic%20Airways%20Findlay MidAtlantic has 40 employees here, though carrier's HQ still up in the air]." ''[[Pittsburgh Business Times]]''. Friday August 15, 2003. Retrieved on January 9, 2010.</ref>
Prior to its dissolution, [[MidAtlantic Airways]] had its headquarters on the grounds of [[Pittsburgh International Airport]] in Findlay.<ref>"World Airline Directory." ''[[Flight International]]''. March 30-April 5, 2004. [http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/2004/2004-09%20-%200282.html?search=%22IBC%20Airways%22 40].</ref><ref>Davis, Christopher. "[http://washington.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2003/08/18/story8.html?q=MidAtlantic%20Airways%20Findlay MidAtlantic has 40 employees here, though carrier's HQ still up in the air]." ''[[Pittsburgh Business Times]]''. Friday August 15, 2003. Retrieved on January 9, 2010.</ref>


Since 1979 the [[RIDC]] has developed business and research park property adjacent to the airport.<ref>{{Citation| title = Raising a ruckus over RIDC| newspaper = Pittsburgh Post-Gazette| publication-place = Pittsburgh, PA| date = February 25, 1991| url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8a5RAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bG4DAAAAIBAJ&dq=frank%20brooks%20robinson&pg=5424%2C6268125}}</ref><ref>{{Citation| last = Shropshire| first = Corilyn | title = Roofing firm plans to stay, add workers| newspaper = Pittsburgh Post-Gazette| publication-place = Pittsburgh, PA| date = August 3, 2004| url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=RYdIAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GHEDAAAAIBAJ&dq=ridc&pg=5866%2C2887840}}</ref>
Since 1979, the [[RIDC]] has developed business and research park property adjacent to the airport.<ref>{{Citation |title=Raising a ruckus over RIDC |newspaper=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |publication-place=Pittsburgh, PA |date=February 25, 1991 |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8a5RAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bG4DAAAAIBAJ&dq=frank%20brooks%20robinson&pg=5424%2C6268125}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |last=Shropshire |first=Corilyn |title=Roofing firm plans to stay, add workers |newspaper=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |publication-place=Pittsburgh, PA |date=August 3, 2004 |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=RYdIAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GHEDAAAAIBAJ&dq=ridc&pg=5866%2C2887840}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
[[West Allegheny School District]] serves the township. The Wilson School serves elementary school students.<ref name=Edu>"[http://www.findlay.pa.us/266/School-District-Library School District & Library ]." Findlay Township. Retrieved on May 3, 2016.</ref> West Allegheny Middle School and [[West Allegheny High School]] serve secondary students.
[[West Allegheny School District]] serves the township.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st42_pa/schooldistrict_maps/c42003_allegheny/DC20SD_C42003.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Allegheny County, PA|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-07-18|pages=1-2 (PDF pp. 2-3)}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st42_pa/schooldistrict_maps/c42003_allegheny/DC20SD_C42003_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> The Wilson School serves elementary school students.<ref name=Edu>"[http://www.findlay.pa.us/266/School-District-Library School District & Library ]." Findlay Township. Retrieved on May 3, 2016.</ref> West Allegheny Middle School and [[West Allegheny High School]] serve secondary students.


Western Allegheny Community Library serves Findlay Township, [[North Fayette, Pennsylvania|North Fayette]], and [[Oakdale, Pennsylvania|Oakdale]].<ref name=Edu/>
Western Allegheny Community Library serves Findlay Township, [[North Fayette, Pennsylvania|North Fayette]], and [[Oakdale, Pennsylvania|Oakdale]].<ref name=Edu/>
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.findlay.pa.us/ Findlay Township official website]
*[http://www.findlay.pa.us/ Official website]
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{{Allegheny County, Pennsylvania}}
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Latest revision as of 19:00, 16 November 2024

Not to be confused with Findley Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

Findlay Township, Pennsylvania
Township
Findlay Township Municipal Building
Findlay Township Municipal Building
Flag of Findlay Township, Pennsylvania
Flag
Official seal of Findlay Township, Pennsylvania
Seal
Location in Allegheny County and state of Pennsylvania
Location in Allegheny County and state of Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40°28′33″N 80°16′59″W / 40.47588°N 80.28313°W / 40.47588; -80.28313
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny
Government
 • TypeBoard of Supervisors
Area
[1]
 • Total
32.39 sq mi (83.89 km2)
 • Land32.38 sq mi (83.87 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,125 ft (343 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
6,373 Increase
 • Estimate 
(2022)[3]
6,540
 • Density174.10/sq mi (67.22/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
15026, 15071, 15108, 15126
Area code724
FIPS code42-003-25904
WebsiteFindlay Township

Findlay Township is a township located west of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,373 at the 2020 census.[2]

The township is the home of Pittsburgh International Airport, which it shares with neighboring Moon Township to the east.

Geography

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Aerial view of Fidlay Township over PA Route 576

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.6 square miles (84 km2), all land.

Surrounding neighborhoods

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Findlay Township has four borders, including the townships of Moon to the east and northeast, North Fayette to the southeast, Robinson in Washington County to the southwest, and Independence in Beaver County to the northwest.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19704,602—
19804,573−0.6%
19904,500−1.6%
20005,14514.3%
20105,060−1.7%
20206,37325.9%
2022 (est.)6,540[3]2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

As of the 2000 census,[5] there were 5,145 people, 2,028 households, and 1,460 families residing in the township. The population density was 157.9 inhabitants per square mile (61.0/km2). There were 2,128 housing units at an average density of 65.3 per square mile (25.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.17% White, 1.63% African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.11% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 2,028 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,484, and the median income for a family was $55,930. Males had a median income of $40,173 versus $27,045 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,417. About 4.8% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government

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Presidential election results[6][7][8]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 57% 2,183 41% 1,583 1% 47
2016 61% 1,723 38% 1,079 1% 95
2012 59% 1,413 40% 963 1% 29

Economy

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Dick's Sporting Goods is headquartered in Findlay Township.[9][10]

Since mid-2014, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has had a large printing operation in the Clinton area of the township.[11]

Prior to its dissolution, MidAtlantic Airways had its headquarters on the grounds of Pittsburgh International Airport in Findlay.[12][13]

Since 1979, the RIDC has developed business and research park property adjacent to the airport.[14][15]

Education

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West Allegheny School District serves the township.[16] The Wilson School serves elementary school students.[17] West Allegheny Middle School and West Allegheny High School serve secondary students.

Western Allegheny Community Library serves Findlay Township, North Fayette, and Oakdale.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ EL. "2012 Allegheny County election". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
  7. ^ EL. "2016 Pennsylvania general election..." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
  8. ^ "Election Night Reporting".
  9. ^ "Contact Us". Dickssportinggoods.com. Retrieved May 3, 2016. "DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. 345 Court Street Coraopolis, PA 15108"
  10. ^ "Map." Findlay Township. Retrieved on May 3, 2016.
  11. ^ Block, John Robinson; Shribman, David (August 15, 2014). "Introducing the new Post-Gazette". post-gazette.com. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  12. ^ "World Airline Directory." Flight International. March 30-April 5, 2004. 40.
  13. ^ Davis, Christopher. "MidAtlantic has 40 employees here, though carrier's HQ still up in the air." Pittsburgh Business Times. Friday August 15, 2003. Retrieved on January 9, 2010.
  14. ^ "Raising a ruckus over RIDC", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh, PA, February 25, 1991
  15. ^ Shropshire, Corilyn (August 3, 2004), "Roofing firm plans to stay, add workers", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh, PA
  16. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Allegheny County, PA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. pp. 1-2 (PDF pp. 2-3). Retrieved July 18, 2024. - Text list
  17. ^ a b "School District & Library ." Findlay Township. Retrieved on May 3, 2016.
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