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The current estimated population of Apollo is 1,500, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has declined slightly over the years, reflecting the broader trend of outmigration in many small industrial towns in Pennsylvania.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1816
  • County: Armstrong County
  • Land area: 0.4 square miles
  • Population density: 3,750 people per square mile
  • Area code: 724
  • Zip code: 15613

Geography and Location

Apollo is located in southwestern Pennsylvania, within Armstrong County, about 30 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. The town sits along the Kiskiminetas River and has a history rooted in industry, particularly coal mining, steel production, and river transportation. Apollo is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, providing residents with access to larger job markets while maintaining a small-town atmosphere. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. U.S. Route 56 runs through Apollo, connecting it to nearby towns and the city of Pittsburgh. Apollo has a rich historical heritage, with several buildings and landmarks dating back to its 19th-century industrial heyday. The local economy today is largely based on services, small businesses, and some manufacturing, though many residents commute to nearby urban centers for work. The town’s riverside location, combined with its history and access to Pittsburgh, make it an appealing place for those looking for a quiet, historical community with proximity to urban amenities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.1 years
Median household income: $22,989
Median house value: $48,300

Population by Race

Races in Apollo:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.9%)
  • Black (3.3%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)

Ancestries: German (35.6%), Irish (12.6%), Italian (7.8%), English (6.5%), United States (5.4%), Polish (5.0%).

Elevation: 900 feet

Land area: 0.3 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Apollo

  • High school or higher: 73.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Apollo borough

  • Never married: 25.2%
  • Now married: 44.6%
  • Separated: 5.2%
  • Widowed: 12.7%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

0.7% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -109 (-5.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Apollo:

  • ALLE-KISKI MEDICAL CENTER (about 12 miles; NATRONA HEIGHTS, PA)
  • ARMSTRONG COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; KITTANNING, PA)
  • FORBES REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; MONROEVILLE, PA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Apollo:

  • ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL (about 25 miles; LATROBE, PA; Abbreviation: LBE)
  • ALLEGHENY COUNTY (about 30 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Abbreviation: AGC)
  • PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL (about 46 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Abbreviation: PIT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Apollo:

  • MC VILLE (about 11 miles; FREEPORT, PA; Abbreviation: P37)
  • GREENSBURG JEANNETTE REGIONAL (about 16 miles; JEANNETTE, PA; Abbreviation: 5G8)
  • PITTSBURGH-MONROEVILLE (about 17 miles; MONROEVILLE, PA; Abbreviation: 4G0)

Amtrak station near Apollo:

  • 20 miles: GREENSBURG (HARRISON AVE.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Apollo:

  • WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 24 miles; YOUNGWOOD, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,223)
  • CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY (about 29 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 7,903)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 31 miles; INDIANA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 12,307)
  • ART INSTITUTE PITTSBURGH (about 31 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,246)
  • POINT PARK COLLEGE (about 32 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,189)
  • COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY (about 34 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 9,058)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-MAIN CAMPUS (about 34 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 22,930)

Private high school in Apollo:

  • ORCHARD HILLS CHRISTIAN ACAD (Students: 96; Location: 385 KINGS RD; Grades: PK – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Apollo:

  • APOLLO EL SCH (Students: 194; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • NORTH WASHINGTON EL SCH (Students: 163; Grades: KG – 06)
  • WASHINGTON EL SCH (Students: 159; Grades: 01 – 06)

Libraries

Library in Apollo:

  • APOLLO MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $80,291; Location: 219 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA AVE; 31,344 books; 304 audio materials; 415 video materials; 99 serial subscriptions)

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