Economic Development Contact
Linda Nitch, Executive Director
Lawrence County Economic Development Corporation
Plaza South, Suite 100
100 East Reynolds Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: 724.658.1488
Fax: 724.658.0313
Web site
Lawrence County Board of Commissioners
Government Center
430 Court Street
New Castle, PA 16101-3593
Phone: 724.658.2541
Fax:
724.652.9646
The Honorable Steve Craig, Chair
The Honorable Richard DeBlasio
The Honorable Dan Vogler
County Facts
- Total Number of Municipalities: 27
- 2006 Population Density (people per mile): 255
- 2005 Birth Rate per 1,000: 10.0
- 2005 Death Rate per 1,000: 12.4
- 2005-2006 Elementary and Secondary School Enrollment:
- Elementary Total: 8,196
- Secondary Total: 7,508
- 2005-2006 High School Graduates:
- Total: 1,051
- Male: 533
- Female: 518
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
New Castle: Population 24,732
Other Major Municipalities
- Ellwood City
- Neshannock Township
- Shenango Township
- Union Township
Top Private Employers
| Employer |
Product(s) |
Employees |
| Jameson Health Systems, Inc. |
Higher Education |
1,500 |
| Liberty Mutual |
Insurance |
700 |
| Wal-Mart, Inc. |
Retail |
600 |
| Infocision |
Telemarketing Services |
380 |
| Westminster College |
Higher Education |
350 |
| Ellwood City Hospital |
Health Care |
340 |
| Lowe's Home Improvement |
Retailer |
300 |
| Plaza Maintenance |
Janitorial Services |
300 |
| Ellwood Group |
Manufacturing |
250 |
| Dairy Farmers of America |
Dairy Products |
250 |
Source: Lawrence County Economic Development Corporation
Last Updated: February, 2008
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