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
Web site
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
- Total Number of Municipalities: 65
- Land Area (sq. mi.): 1,025
- 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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