McDonald Authority
McDonald is a middle-income small town of 2,065 with home prices 1.5× below the Pennsylvania median.
McDonald, Pennsylvania
McDonald is one of the smaller incorporated places in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 2,065. Median household income is $65,625.
Definition and scope
Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, McDonald operates within Pennsylvania's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 17 and is part of the Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan area.
Who lives here
McDonald has approximately 2,065 residents. The median age is 38.3 years. Roughly 59% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $165,100.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 92.3%
- Black or African American: 2.6%
- Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
- Asian: 0.1%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in McDonald is $65,625. Poverty rate stands at 8.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.8%. Educational attainment: 23.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for McDonald:
- Public schools: 4
- Public libraries: 1
- Fire stations: 3
- Police stations: 3
- Hospitals: 10
Getting around
The nearest commercial airport serving McDonald is Cataney Airport. Federal court business routes through Allegheny County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Geography and climate
McDonald sits at an elevation of 1,261 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6b.
References
- Pennsylvania State Authority — state-level reference for Pennsylvania.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
- Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.
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- 04-5025 Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8453-EO · source
- 04-1502 Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Guidance for Industry on H · source
- 04-4008 Sunshine Act Meeting · source
- 04-712 Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 1041 and Related Schedules D, J, and K-1 · source
- E4-398 Stingray Pipeline Company, L.L.C.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff · source
- 04-4921 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and A300 B4 Series Airplanes; A300 B4-600, B4-600R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-600R (Collectiv · source
- 04-8302 Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Financial Reporting · source
- 04-5675 Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records-Office for Civil Rights Complaint Files and Log · source
- 04-3944 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request · source
- 04-3774 Self-Regulatory Organizations; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change by the International Securities Exchange, Inc. To Amend the Procedures f · source
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