McCandless, Pennsylvania

home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

McCandless is a township with home rule status in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 29,698 at the 2020 census.[2]

McCandless, Pennsylvania
Typical suburban street
Typical suburban street
Location in Allegheny County and state of Pennsylvania
Location in Allegheny County and state of Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40°34′35″N 80°01′45″W / 40.57651°N 80.029292°W / 40.57651; -80.029292
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny
Settled1796
Incorporated1851
Government
 • TypeTown Council
Area
 • Total16.60 sq mi (42.98 km2)
 • Land16.49 sq mi (42.71 km2)
 • Water0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
Elevation
1,024 ft (312 m)
Population
 • Total29,698
 • Density1,800.8/sq mi (695.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
15237, 15090, 15044, 15101, 15127
Area code(s)412, 724, 878
FIPS code42-003-45900
WebsiteMcCandless official website

The town was named after a person, Wilson McCandless (June 19, 1810 – June 30, 1882). He was a judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

References change

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: McCandless township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2024.