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Arona, Pennsylvania Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arona is 350, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting its role as a small, close-knit community in southwestern Pennsylvania.

City Facts

  • Year founded: Early 1900s
  • County: Westmoreland County
  • Land area: 0.2 square miles
  • Population density: 1,750 people per square mile
  • Area code: 724
  • Zip code: 15617

Geography and Location

Arona is a small borough located in Westmoreland County, in southwestern Pennsylvania, about 30 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. The borough is situated in a rural area, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland typical of the region. Arona has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The local economy is largely supported by small businesses, services, and agriculture, with many residents commuting to nearby towns or Pittsburgh for work. The borough is connected to the region by Pennsylvania Route 136, providing easy access to other parts of the county. Arona’s small size and rural charm, combined with its proximity to larger towns and cities, make it an appealing place for those looking for a quiet, close-knit community within commuting distance of Pittsburgh.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.9 years
Median household income: $36,016
Median house value: $58,900

Population by Race

Races in Arona:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)

Ancestries: German (34.4%), Irish (18.2%), Italian (12.0%), English (8.8%), Slovak (5.4%), Scottish (4.4%).

Elevation: 1020 feet

Land area: 0.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arona

  • High school or higher: 86.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 0.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arona borough

  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 59.8%
  • Separated: 4.5%
  • Widowed: 8.3%
  • Divorced: 6.8%

0.7% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +10 (+2.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arona:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arona:

  • ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL (about 19 miles; LATROBE, PA; Abbreviation: LBE)
  • ALLEGHENY COUNTY (about 19 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Abbreviation: AGC)
  • PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL (about 42 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Abbreviation: PIT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arona:

  • GREENSBURG JEANNETTE REGIONAL (about 8 miles; JEANNETTE, PA; Abbreviation: 5G8)
  • INTER COUNTY (about 9 miles; IRWIN, PA; Abbreviation: 31D)
  • ROSTRAVER (about 12 miles; MONONGAHELA, PA; Abbreviation: FWQ)

Amtrak stations near Arona:

  • 9 miles: GREENSBURG (HARRISON AVE.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 18 miles: CONNELLSVILLE (FRONT & WATER STS.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 20 miles: LATROBE (329 KCKINLEY AVE.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, full-service food facilities, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arona:

  • WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 6 miles; YOUNGWOOD, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,223)
  • CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 22 miles; CALIFORNIA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 5,183)
  • CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 7,903)
  • ART INSTITUTE PITTSBURGH (about 26 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,246)
  • POINT PARK COLLEGE (about 27 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,189)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-MAIN CAMPUS (about 28 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 22,930)
  • DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY (about 28 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 8,199)

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