McDonald borough, Pennsylvania
McDonald borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
McDonald borough is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,623. The land area covers 0.33 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,623 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.4 yrs | ±7.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 778 | ±114 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 860 | ±107 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 778 | ±114 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 82 | ±50 |
| Median Home Value | $180,900 | ±$20,760 |
| Median Gross Rent | $851 | ±$46 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,691 | ±$6,998 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,208 | ±$4,221 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | ±3.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 106 | ±64 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 781 | ±139 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.9% | ±6.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,013 (2024)
ID: 133625
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY-TREASURER
325 3RD ST, MC DONALD PA 15057-1145
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GUS Population: 210,434 (2024)
ID: 173742
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
100 W BEAU ST, STE 702, WASHINGTON PA 15301-4443
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School McDonald | KG-02 | McDonald, PA | |
| Regular School McDonald | 09-12 | McDonald, PA | |
| Regular School McDonald | 03-05 | McDonald, PA | |
| Regular School McDonald | 06-08 | McDonald, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Allison Park, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Houston, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Avella, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Avella, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Western Area Career & Technology Center
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College Vocational | 7.9 mi away | 688 Western Avenue, Canonsburg, PA, 15317 |
7247462890162
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HERITAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 52 FOURTH ST, MCDONALD, PA, 15057 |
(724) 926-8400
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Rosedale Technical College
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College | 9.0 mi away | 215 Beecham Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205-9791 |
4125216200112
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WESTERN ALLEGHENY COMM LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 181 BATEMAN ROAD, OAKDALE, PA, 15071 |
(724) 695-8150
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South Hills Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 10.3 mi away | 3269 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216 |
412561338113381
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SOUTH FAYETTE TWP LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 515 MILLERS RUN RD, MORGAN, PA, 15064 |
(412) 257-8660
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Heritage Valley Health System School of Nursing
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College Vocational | 10.4 mi away | 25 Heckel Rd, McKees Rocks, PA, 15136 |
4127776204
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BRIDGEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 505 MCMILLEN ST, BRIDGEVILLE, PA, 15017 |
(412) 221-3737
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Robert Morris University
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College | 10.5 mi away | 6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA, 15108-1189 |
4123973000
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ROBINSON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 1000 CHURCH HILL ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15009 |
(412) 787-3906
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PITTSBURGH INTL AP, PA US, located 8.1 miles from McDonald borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.3° | 21.4° | 28.8° | 2.96" | 13.3" |
| February | 39.6° | 23.2° | 31.4° | 2.62" | 11.7" |
| March | 49.1° | 30.3° | 39.7° | 3.15" | 7.6" |
| April | 62.4° | 40.7° | 51.5° | 3.32" | 1.0" |
| May | 71.9° | 50.6° | 61.2° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.4° | 59.3° | 69.4° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.9° | 63.4° | 73.2° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.7° | 62.0° | 71.8° | 3.52" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.1° | 54.8° | 64.9° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 43.7° | 53.4° | 2.83" | 0.4" |
| November | 50.9° | 34.3° | 42.6° | 2.86" | 2.4" |
| December | 40.6° | 26.7° | 33.7° | 2.84" | 7.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald borough | Borough | 0.2 mi | — |
| Sturgeon CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Noblestown CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Southview CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Midway borough | Borough | 2.9 mi | — |
| Oakdale borough | Borough | 3.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4212546072. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.