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{{Short description|Borough of Pennsylvania, US}}
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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
| name = Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
| settlement_type = [[Borough (Pennsylvania)|Borough]]
| settlement_type = [[Borough (Pennsylvania)|Borough]]
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| motto = "Changing Lives, Living Change"<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.ecboro.com/|title=The Borough of Ellwood City|publisher= The Borough of Ellwood City |access-date=August 10, 2012}}</ref>
| nickname =
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| motto = "Changing Lives, Living Change"<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.ecboro.com/|title=The Borough of Ellwood City|publisher= The Borough of Ellwood City |access-date=August 10, 2012}}</ref>


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| image_caption = Ewing Park in Ellwood City
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| subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Pennsylvania]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Pennsylvania]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Pennsylvania|Counties]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Pennsylvania|Counties]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Lawrence County, Pennsylvania|Lawrence]], [[Beaver County, Pennsylvania|Beaver]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Lawrence County, Pennsylvania|Lawrence]], [[Beaver County, Pennsylvania|Beaver]]


<!-- Government -->
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| government_footnotes =
| leader_title = Mayor
| government_type =
| leader_name = Manny Quinn
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| established_title = Established
| leader_title = Mayor
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| established_date = 1892
| leader_name = Tony Court
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| established_title =
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| established_date = 1892


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| area_total_sq_mi = 2.36
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| area_water_sq_mi = 0.03
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| area_water_sq_mi = 0.03


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| population_as_of = [[2020 United States Census|2020]]
| population_as_of = [[2020 United States Census|2020]]
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| population_total = 7642
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| timezone = [[North American Eastern Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]]
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| coordinates = {{coord|40|51|40|N|80|17|5|W|region:US-PA|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|40|51|40|N|80|17|5|W|region:US-PA|display=inline,title}}
| postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]]
| postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]]
| postal_code = 16117
| postal_code = 16117
| area_code = [[Area code 724|724]], [[Area code 878|878]]
| area_code = [[Area code 724|724]], [[Area code 878|878]]
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info = 42-23304<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>
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| website = {{URL|www.ecboro.com}}
| website = {{URL|www.ecboro.com}}
| footnotes =
| named_for = [[Isaac L. Ellwood]]
| pop_est_as_of =
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'''Ellwood City''' is a [[Borough (Pennsylvania)|borough]] primarily in [[Lawrence County, Pennsylvania|Lawrence County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States, with a small district in [[Beaver County, Pennsylvania|Beaver County]]. The population was 7,031 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021">{{cite web |last1=Bureau |first1=US Census |title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |website=Census.gov |publisher=US Census Bureau |access-date=18 July 2022}}</ref> Ellwood City lies {{convert|30|mi}} northwest of [[Pittsburgh]] and {{convert|8|mi|0}} southeast of [[New Castle, Pennsylvania|New Castle]] within the [[New Castle, Pennsylvania micropolitan area|New Castle micropolitan area]]. In the past, Ellwood City sustained many heavy industries such as steel tube mills, steel car works, building stone and limestone quarries, foundries and machine shops, and coal mining.
'''Ellwood City''' is a [[Borough (Pennsylvania)|borough]] primarily in [[Lawrence County, Pennsylvania]], United States. With a small district extending into [[Beaver County, Pennsylvania|Beaver County]], it lies along the [[Connoquenessing Creek]] just east of its confluence with the [[Beaver River (Pennsylvania)|Beaver River]]. The population was 7,642 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021">{{cite web |last1=Bureau |first1=US Census |title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |website=Census.gov |publisher=US Census Bureau |access-date=18 July 2022}}</ref> Ellwood City lies {{convert|30|mi}} northwest of [[Pittsburgh]] and {{convert|8|mi|0}} southeast of [[New Castle, Pennsylvania|New Castle]] within the [[Greater Pittsburgh|Pittsburgh metropolitan area]].


==Geography==
==History==
In the past, Ellwood City sustained many heavy industries such as steel tube mills, steel car works, building stone and limestone quarries, foundries and machine shops, and coal mining. Ellwood City is named after businessman [[Isaac L. Ellwood]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ellwood City |url=https://www.bcpahistory.org/beavercounty/BeaverCountyCommunities/EllwoodCity/EllwoodCityStory.html |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=www.bcpahistory.org}}</ref>
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Ellwood City is located at {{coord|40.860983|-80.284849|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}} (40.860983, -80.284849).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the borough has a total area of {{convert|2.4|mi2}}, of which {{convert|2.3|mi2}} is land and {{convert|0.1|mi2}}, or 2.09%, is water.
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Ellwood City is located at {{coord|40.860983|-80.284849|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}} (40.860983, -80.284849).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the borough has a total area of {{convert|2.4|mi2}}, of which {{convert|2.3|mi2}} is land and {{convert|0.1|mi2}}, or 2.09%, is water.


The (roughly) 0.3 mile-diameter Pittsburgh Circle within the city was once a bicycle-racing track, as the city historically manufactured steel for bicycles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ellwood City |url=https://www.visitpa.com/region/pittsburgh-its-countryside/ellwood-city |access-date=2022-05-03 |website=VisitPA |language=en}}</ref>
The (roughly) 0.3 mile-diameter Pittsburgh Circle within the city was once a bicycle-racing track, as the city historically manufactured steel for bicycles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ellwood City |url=https://www.visitpa.com/region/pittsburgh-its-countryside/ellwood-city |access-date=2022-05-03 |website=VisitPA |language=en}}</ref>
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|2000= 8688
|2000= 8688
|2010= 7921
|2010= 7921
|2020= 7634
|2020= 7642
|estyear=2021
|estyear=2021
|estimate=7564
|estimate=7564
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|footnote=Sources:<ref name="GR2" /><ref name="Census1960">{{cite web|title=Number of Inhabitants: Pennsylvania|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/17216604v1p40ch02.pdf|work=18th Census of the United States|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=22 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="Census1990">{{cite web|title=Pennsylvania: Population and Housing Unit Counts|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-40.pdf|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=22 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="CensusPopEst">{{cite web|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012-3.html|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=22 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602094321/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012-3.html|archive-date=2 June 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:42&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Oct 12, 2022}}</ref>
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="GR2" /><ref name="Census1960">{{cite web|title=Number of Inhabitants: Pennsylvania|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/17216604v1p40ch02.pdf|work=18th Census of the United States|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=22 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="Census1990">{{cite web|title=Pennsylvania: Population and Housing Unit Counts|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-40.pdf|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=22 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="CensusPopEst">{{cite web|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012-3.html|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=22 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602094321/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012-3.html|archive-date=2 June 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:42&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Oct 12, 2022}}</ref>
}}
}}
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 8,688 people, 3,716 households, and 2,393 families residing in the borough. The [[population density]] was 3,716.6 people per square mile (1,433.5/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 4,006 housing units at an average density of 1,713.7 per square mile (661.0/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.22% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.81% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.09% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.23% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.18% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.47% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.60% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 8,688 people, 3,716 households, and 2,393 families residing in the borough. The population density was {{convert|3,716.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 4,006 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,713.7|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the borough was 98.22% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.81% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.09% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.23% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.18% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.47% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.60% of the population. In 2022, Jan Williams would become the first woman of Asian descent to be sworn into council.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vercilla |first=Nicholas |title=Four members of council sworn into office in Ellwood City |url=https://www.ellwoodcityledger.com/story/news/politics/2022/01/04/new-council-members-sworn-ellwood-city/9088423002/ |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=Ellwood City Ledger |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jantsch |first=Kaisha |title=The revitalization race: Council candidates look to spruce up Ellwood City |url=https://www.ellwoodcityledger.com/story/news/local/2021/05/13/borough-council-candidates-aim-revitalize-ellwood-city/4853186001/ |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=Ellwood City Ledger |language=en-US}}</ref>


There were 3,716 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. Of all households, 32.3% were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.94.
There were 3,716 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. Of all households, 32.3% were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.94.
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The estimated median household income in 2007 was $35,555 (it was $28,926 in 2000), while in Pennsylvania it was $48,576. Estimated per capita income in 2007 was $18,674 in Ellwood City, versus $26,228 for the entire state. Estimated median house or condo value in 2007 was $91,245 (it was $75,700 in 2000), versus $155,000 for the state.{{Citation needed|date=March 2012}}
The estimated median household income in 2007 was $35,555 (it was $28,926 in 2000), while in Pennsylvania it was $48,576. Estimated per capita income in 2007 was $18,674 in Ellwood City, versus $26,228 for the entire state. Estimated median house or condo value in 2007 was $91,245 (it was $75,700 in 2000), versus $155,000 for the state.{{Citation needed|date=March 2012}}

==Education==
The [[Ellwood City Area School District]] serves the borough.

==Transportation==
===Major roads and highways===
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==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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* [[Jim Gerlach]], former U.S. Representative from [[Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district|Pennsylvania's 6th district]]
{{More citations needed section|date=December 2012}}
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* [[Princess Ileana of Romania]], youngest daughter of King [[Ferdinand I of Romania]] and his consort, Queen [[Marie of Romania]]
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* [[Jim Gerlach]], (b 1955) is the former U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district.
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* [[Donnie Iris]], rock musician known for his work with [[The Jaggerz]] and [[Wild Cherry (band)|Wild Cherry]], as well as his solo work
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* [[Princess Ileana of Romania]], (1909–1991), was the youngest daughter of King Ferdinand I of Romania and his consort, Queen Marie of Romania.
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* [[Stephen Johns (ice hockey)|Stephen Johns]], former professional ice hockey defenseman for the [[Dallas Stars]]
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* [[Donnie Iris]], (b 1943) is a rock musician known for his work with the Jaggerz and Wild Cherry.
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* [[Sean Miller]], men's college basketball coach for [[Xavier University]]
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* [[Stephen Johns (ice hockey)]], (b 1992) is a former professional ice hockey defenseman who played with the [[Dallas Stars]].
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* [[Matt Osborne]], professional wrestler known for his persona, [[Doink the Clown]]
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* [[Sean Miller]], (b 1968) is a men's college basketball coach for [[Xavier University]].
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* [[Leslie H. Sabo, Jr.]], [[Vietnam War]] hero; posthumously received the [[Medal of Honor]] after 40-year lag period
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* [[Matt Osborne]], (1957–2013), was a WWF/WWE professional wrestler, known professionally as "Doink the Clown".
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* [[Debra Todd]], Chief Justice of the [[Supreme Court of Pennsylvania]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ellwoodcityledger.com/news/20190918/ellwood-city-honors-pa-supreme-court-judge-debra-mccloskey-todd|title=Ellwood City honors PA Supreme Court Judge Debra McCloskey Todd|access-date=September 19, 2019}}</ref>
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* [[Leslie H. Sabo, Jr.]], (1948–1970) [[Vietnam War]] hero; posthumously received the [[Medal of Honor]] after 40-year lag period{{Citation needed|date= December 2012}}
* [[Hack Wilson]], [[Major League Baseball]] player and [[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum|Baseball Hall of Fame]] member
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* [[Debra Todd]],(b 1957) is a justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State Supreme Court justice<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ellwoodcityledger.com/news/20190918/ellwood-city-honors-pa-supreme-court-judge-debra-mccloskey-todd|title=Ellwood City honors PA Supreme Court Judge Debra McCloskey Todd|access-date=September 19, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Hack Wilson]], (1900–1948) was a Baseball Hall of Fame player for the Chicago Cubs.
* [[George Zeber]], former professional baseball player for the [[New York Yankees]]
* [[George Zeber]], (b 1950) is a former professional baseball player for the New York Yankees.


==In popular culture==
==In popular culture==
The [[PBS Kids]] TV series ''[[Arthur (TV Series)|Arthur]]'' takes place in a fictional town of Elwood City (note the lack of the second L in this name), which has a remarkably similar geography and topography to its namesake. Also of noted coincidence is the town of Crown City often mentioned in the show (a town distant from Elwood City and accessed on the show by either bus or train ride): in real life, there is a town 190 miles southwest in [[Ohio]] named [[Crown City, Ohio|Crown City]] along the [[Ohio River]], 15 miles northeast of [[Huntington, West Virginia]], although not as populated or having as many resources as the fictional version.
The [[PBS Kids]] TV series ''[[Arthur (TV series)|Arthur]]'' takes place in the fictional town of Elwood City, based on and similar to the real Ellwood City.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wfmj.com/story/38756144/real-life-inspiration-from-the-region-behind-arthur-adventure-books-tv-show |title=Regional inspiration behind 'Arthur Adventure' books, TV show |publisher=[[WFMJ-TV]] |date=July 28, 2018 |access-date=March 20, 2023 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official|https://www.ellwoodcityborough.com/}}
* {{Official website|https://www.ellwoodcityborough.com/}}
* [https://ellwoodchamber.org/ Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce]
* [https://ellwoodchamber.org/ Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce]
* [https://ellwoodcity.org/ Ellwood City community website]
* [https://ellwoodcity.org/ Ellwood City community website]
* [http://www.stahlseite.de/ecf.htm Photos of the Ellwood steel mill]
* [http://www.stahlseite.de/ecf.htm Photos of the Ellwood steel mill]
* ''[https://www.ellwoodcityledger.com/ Elwood City Ledger]''
* ''[https://www.ellwoodcityledger.com/ Ellwood City Ledger]''


{{Beaver County, Pennsylvania}}
{{Beaver County, Pennsylvania}}

Latest revision as of 01:00, 25 November 2024

"Ellwood City" redirects here. For the album by Donnie Iris, see Ellwood City (album). For the fictional city, see Arthur (TV series).
Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
Borough
Ewing Park in Ellwood City
Ewing Park in Ellwood City
Flag of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
Flag
Official seal of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
Seal
Motto(s): 
"Changing Lives, Living Change"[1]
Location of Ellwood City in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
Location of Ellwood City in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
Coordinates: 40°51′40″N 80°17′5″W / 40.86111°N 80.28472°W / 40.86111; -80.28472
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountiesLawrence, Beaver
Established1892
Named forIsaac L. Ellwood
Government
 • MayorManny Quinn
Area
[2]
 • Total
2.36 sq mi (6.11 km2)
 • Land2.32 sq mi (6.02 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
[3]
883 ft (269 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total
7,642
 • Density3,288.30/sq mi (1,269.58/km2)
 • Demonyms
Ellwoodian
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
16117
Area code(s)724, 878
FIPS code42-23304[5]
GNIS feature ID1211951[3]
Websitewww.ecboro.com

Ellwood City is a borough primarily in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a small district extending into Beaver County, it lies along the Connoquenessing Creek just east of its confluence with the Beaver River. The population was 7,642 at the 2020 census.[6] Ellwood City lies 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Pittsburgh and 8 miles (13 km) southeast of New Castle within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

History

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In the past, Ellwood City sustained many heavy industries such as steel tube mills, steel car works, building stone and limestone quarries, foundries and machine shops, and coal mining. Ellwood City is named after businessman Isaac L. Ellwood.[7]

Geography

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Ellwood City is located at 40°51′40″N 80°17′05″W / 40.860983°N 80.284849°W / 40.860983; -80.284849 (40.860983, -80.284849).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2), of which 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), or 2.09%, is water.

The (roughly) 0.3 mile-diameter Pittsburgh Circle within the city was once a bicycle-racing track, as the city historically manufactured steel for bicycles.[9]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19002,243—
19103,90274.0%
19208,958129.6%
193012,32337.6%
194012,3290.0%
195012,9455.0%
196012,413−4.1%
197010,857−12.5%
19809,998−7.9%
19908,894−11.0%
20008,688−2.3%
20107,921−8.8%
20207,642−3.5%
2021 (est.)7,564[6]−1.0%
Sources:[5][10][11][12][4]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 8,688 people, 3,716 households, and 2,393 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,716.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,435.0/km2). There were 4,006 housing units at an average density of 1,713.7 units per square mile (661.7 units/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.22% White, 0.81% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population. In 2022, Jan Williams would become the first woman of Asian descent to be sworn into council.[13][14]

There were 3,716 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. Of all households, 32.3% were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $28,926, and the median income for a family was $40,758. Males had a median income of $31,703 versus $21,285 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $15,784. About 8.6% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

The population at the 2010 census was 7,921, a change of -8.8% since 2000. There were 3,721 males (47.0%) and 4,200 females (53.0%). The median age was 42.0 years, compared to 40.1 for the state of Pennsylvania.[15]

The estimated median household income in 2007 was $35,555 (it was $28,926 in 2000), while in Pennsylvania it was $48,576. Estimated per capita income in 2007 was $18,674 in Ellwood City, versus $26,228 for the entire state. Estimated median house or condo value in 2007 was $91,245 (it was $75,700 in 2000), versus $155,000 for the state.[citation needed]

Education

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The Ellwood City Area School District serves the borough.

Transportation

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Major roads and highways

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Notable people

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The PBS Kids TV series Arthur takes place in the fictional town of Elwood City, based on and similar to the real Ellwood City.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "The Borough of Ellwood City". The Borough of Ellwood City. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Oct 12, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ a b Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved 18 July 2022. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ "Ellwood City". www.bcpahistory.org. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ^ "Ellwood City". VisitPA. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  10. ^ "Number of Inhabitants: Pennsylvania" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  11. ^ "Pennsylvania: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  12. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2 June 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  13. ^ Vercilla, Nicholas. "Four members of council sworn into office in Ellwood City". Ellwood City Ledger. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
  14. ^ Jantsch, Kaisha. "The revitalization race: Council candidates look to spruce up Ellwood City". Ellwood City Ledger. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
  15. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Ellwood City borough, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  16. ^ "Ellwood City honors PA Supreme Court Judge Debra McCloskey Todd". Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  17. ^ "Regional inspiration behind 'Arthur Adventure' books, TV show". WFMJ-TV. July 28, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
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