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Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Monroeville, Pennsylvania
City
Monroeville Historical Society, a former church
Monroeville Historical Society, a former church
Flag of Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Flag
Official seal of Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Seal
Location in Allegheny County and the state of Pennsylvania
Location in Allegheny County and the state of Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40°25′52″N 79°45′55″W / 40.43111°N 79.76528°W / 40.43111; -79.76528Coordinates: 40°25′52″N 79°45′55″W / 40.43111°N 79.76528°W / 40.43111; -79.76528
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Allegheny
Incorporated January 25, 1951
Government
 • Mayor Gregory Erosenko
Area
 • Total 19.8 sq mi (51.3 km2)
 • Land 19.8 sq mi (51.3 km2)
 • Water 0.016 sq mi (0.026 km2)
Elevation 735-1,320 ft (224-402 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 28,386ì
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Website www.monroeville.pa.us

Monroeville is a City with home rule status in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located about 15 miles (24 km) east of the city of Pittsburgh, Monroeville is a suburb with mixed residential and commercial developments. As of the 2010 census, Monroeville was home to 28,386 people.

Named for Joel Monroe, the area's first postmaster, Monroeville was settled in the mid to late 18th century. The area was incorporated as Patton Township in 1849 before becoming the borough of Monroeville on January 25, 1951. Monroeville became a Home Rule Charter Municipality on May 21, 1974.

A suburb of Pittsburgh, Monroeville is located at 40°25′52″N 79°45′55″W / 40.43111°N 79.76528°W / 40.43111; -79.76528.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.8 square miles (51 km2), of which 0.05% is water.

As of the census of 2010 there were 28,386 people in Monroeville. The racial makeup of the city was 79.51% White, 12.58% African American, 6.07% Asian, 0.42% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population. Monroeville is one of the most racially diverse places in the Pittsburgh area.


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