New Alexandria is a

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that is located in

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, United States. The population was 560 at the time of the 2010 census.

History

Settled in 1760 along the banks of the Historic Loyalhanna Creek, this community began as a wagon rest stop for travelers, soldiers and militiamen during the

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. New Alexandria was incorporated by an Act of Assembly passed on April 10, 1834. Formerly known as Denniston's Town, New Alexandria's population has not increased greatly over the years.

Geography

New Alexandria is located at (40.397254, -79.423591), along U.S. Route 22 approximately midway between

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and Johnstown. It is also located approximately seven miles north of Latrobe. According to the

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, the borough has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

At the time of the 2000 census, there were 595 people, 254 households, and 186 families living in the borough. The population density was . There were 271 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 99.50% White, 0.17% Asian, and 0.34% from two or more races. Of the 254 households 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 24.0% of households were one person and 11.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.76. The age distribution was 19.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males. The median household income was $37,656, and the median family income was $41,477. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $17,893. About 2.8% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the

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, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

* Agnes Sligh Turnbull, writer. * William Speer, pioneer missionary. * Blackie Watt, racing driver.

References

External links

Official web site
{{authority control Boroughs in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Populated places established in 1800 Pittsburgh metropolitan area 1834 establishments in Pennsylvania