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Economic Development Contacts

Larry J. Larese, Executive Director
Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corp.
Fifth Floor, Suite 520
40 North Pennsylvania Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724.830.3061
Fax: 724.830.3611
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John A. Skiavo, President & CEO
Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland
Fifth Floor, Suite 510
40 North Pennsylvania Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724.830.3604
Fax: 724.850.3974
Web site


Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners

2 North Main Street
Courthouse Square
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724.830.3000
Fax: 724.830.3029
The Honorable Tom Balya, Chair
The Honorable Thomas C. Ceraso
The Honorable Kim Ward


County Facts

  • 2006 Population: 366,440
  • Total Number of Municipalities: 65
  • County Seat: Greensburg
  • Land Area (sq. mi.): 1,025
  • Water Area (sq. mi.): 11
  • 2006 Population Density (people per mile): 328.23
  • 2005 Birth Rate per 1,000: 9.1
  • 2005 Death Rate per 1,000: 11.7
  • 2005-2006 Elementary and Secondary School Enrollment:
    • Elementary Total: 30,334
    • Secondary Total: 28,519
  • 2005-2006 High School Graduates:
    • Total: 4,060
    • Male: 1,988
    • Female: 2,072

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

Hempfield Township: Population 42,381


Other Major Municipalities

  • Greensburg
  • Murrysville
  • North Huntingdon Township
  • Penn Township
  • Unity Township

Top Private Employers

Employer Product(s) Employees
Excela Health Health Care 3,250
United Parcel Service Package Delivery 3,230
Allegheny Energy Energy 1,700
Respironics Medical Products 1,600
Tribune Review Publishing Publishing 1,500
Kennametal Industrial Tooling 1,400
Leedsworld Inc. Manufacturing 1,000
Westinghouse Electrical Equipment 850
Adelphoi USA Social Services 800
Citizens General Hospital Health Care 800

Source: Westmoreland County IDC
Last Updated: February, 2008


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