Economic Development Contact
Dennis Davin, Director
Allegheny County Department of Economic Development
425 Sixth Avenue, Eighth Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412.350.1000
Fax:
412.642.2217
Toll-Free:
800.766.6888
Web site
County Chief Executive
The Honorable Dan Onorato
101 County Courthouse
436 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412.350.6500
Fax: 412.350.4360
County Facts
- 2006 Population: 1,223,411
- Total Number of Municipalities: 130
- 2006 Population Density (people per mile): 1,675.9
- 2005 Birth Rate per 1,000: 10.5
- 2005 Death Rate per 1,000: 11.9
- 2005-2006 Elementary and Secondary School Enrollment:
- Elementary Total: 104,292
- Secondary Total: 88,367
- 2005-2006 High School Graduates:
- Total: 13,711
- Male: 6,036
- Female: 6,206
Sources: Pennsylvania Abstract – A Statistical Fact Book, Pennsylvania State Data Center
US Census Bureau, PA Department of Education, Department of Health Bureau of Health Statistics
Largest Municipality
Pittsburgh: Population 312,819
Other Major Municipalities
- Bethel Park
- McKeesport
- Monroeville
- Mt. Lebanon
- Penn Hills
- Plum Borough
- Ross Township
- Shaler
Top Private Employers
| Employer |
Product(s) |
Employees |
| University of Pittsburgh Medical Center |
Health Care |
42,900 |
| West Penn Allegheny Health System |
Health Care |
11,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh |
Higher Education |
10,700 |
| PNC Financial Services Group Inc. |
Financial Services |
6,600 |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corporation |
Financial Services |
6,300 |
| Highmark Inc. |
Health Insurance |
5,300 |
| United States Steel Corp. |
Steel Manufacturing |
4,500 |
| Carnegie Mellon University |
Higher Education |
4,200 |
| Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, Inc. |
Food Services |
4,100 |
| Giant Eagle Inc. |
Supermarkets |
4,000 |
Source: Allegheny County Department of Economic Development
Last Updated: February, 2008
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