McCandless, Pennsylvania

McCandless, Pennsylvania
Home rule municipality
Typical suburban street
Typical suburban street
Location in Allegheny County and state of Pennsylvania
Location in Allegheny County and state of Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40°34′35″N 80°01′45″W / 40.57651°N 80.029292°W / 40.57651; -80.029292
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny
Settled1796
Incorporated1851
Government
 • TypeTown Council
Area
[1]
 • Total16.60 sq mi (42.98 km2)
 • Land16.49 sq mi (42.71 km2)
 • Water0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
Elevation
1,024 ft (312 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total29,698
 • Density1,800.8/sq mi (695.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
15237, 15090, 15044, 15101, 15127
Area code(s)412, 724, 878
FIPS code42-003-45900
WebsiteMcCandless official website

McCandless is a township with home rule status in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 29,698 at the 2020 census.[2]

The town was named after a person, Wilson McCandless (June 19, 1810 – June 30, 1882). He was a judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: McCandless township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2024.