Scottdale
cityScottdale is a borough located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, approximately 32 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. As of 2026, the estimated population is around 4,283. Once a thriving industrial center, Scottdale has experienced economic changes, transitioning from a prosperous coke-town to a community within the Rust Belt. Historically, Scottdale was a hub for the Frick coke interests, featuring steel and iron pipe mills, brass and silver works, and other manufacturing. Today, the economy is supported by healthcare and retail sectors. Duraloy Technologies remains as a vestige of the borough's steel-related past. Scottdale's history is closely tied to the Pennsylvania Railroad and the coal industry. The Coal and Coke Bike Trail serves as a reminder of this heritage. The borough also features two sites on the National Register of Historic Places: the Scottdale Armory and the Scottdale Historic District.
Scottdale, Pennsylvania
- Classification
- Borough
- FIPS Code
- 42-68432
- Country
- United States
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Region
- Mid-Atlantic
- Elevation
- 1,020 ft
- Total Area
- 1.16 sq mi
- Land Area
- 1.16 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.10035
- Longitude
- -79.58698
- Neighboring Areas
- East Huntingdon Township · Upper Tyrone Township · Everson
- Population (2020)
- 4,421
- Est. Population (2026)
- 4,283
- Median Age
- 41.6
- Median Income
- $55,423
- Poverty Rate
- 14.66%
- Family Households
- 54.5%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial composition of Scottdale includes approximately 88.7% White, 9.0% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.9% Black.
- Government Type
- Borough Council
- Governing Body
- Borough Council
- School District
- Southmoreland School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Parks · Library
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.4%
- Economic Profile
- Residential · Commercial
- Employment Sectors
- Health Care · Retail
- Major Employers
- People's Natural Gas · Westmoreland Community Federal Credit Union · Landis Supermarket
- School Districts
- Southmoreland School District
- Colleges & Universities
- Westmoreland County Community College (nearby)
- Transportation
- Pennsylvania Railroad · Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
- Utilities
- Natural gas
- Major Facilities
- Mount Pleasant/Scottdale Airport (nearby)
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Loucks Park · Coal and Coke Bike Trail
- Parks & Trails
- Loucks Park · Gazebo Parklet · Coal and Coke Bike Trail
- Incorporated
- 1874
- Named After
- Thomas A. Scott, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad
- Historical Significance
- Scottdale played a significant role in the coal and coke industry and reflects the economic transitions of the Rust Belt region.
- Key Events
- Incorporated as a borough in 1874 · Center of Frick coke interests in the early 20th century · Economic decline following the Great Depression