Armstrong County
Centrally located among western Pennsylvania’s gently rolling hills and with the scenic Allegheny River running through it from north to south, Armstrong County is 40 miles north of Pittsburgh. In the heart of the eastern Marcellus Shale field, the county has an established strength in natural gas production. Armstrong County is also embracing emerging opportunities like those in electro-optics – developing products for the Department of Defense and U.S. industry. Rounding out its profile, Armstrong County is recognized as an office and data center hub with ample existing office space and pad-ready sites for new construction.
Key Real Estate Development:
RIDC Armstrong Innovation Park
The RIDC Armstrong Innovation Park in Freeport is one of our strategic sites in the Pittsburgh region. The park, a mixed-use development with pad-ready sites, is ideal for industrial, commercial, retail and more.
ARMSTRONG COUNTY Demographics & Workforce
65,093
Population (2021)
$53,545
Median Household Income (2020)
31,546
Total Labor Force (2021)
$45,872
Mean Earnings per Job (2021)
721
2020-2021 Public High School Graduates
34.4%
Post-Secondary Placement Rate
Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Education, United States Census Bureau, United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
48,298
Population 25+ (2021)
Sources: Bureau of Economic Analysis, PA Department of Education, PA Department of Labor & Industry, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Economy
$2,144,098
GDP (2020)
15,572
Total Jobs (2021)
1,471
Total Number of Employers (2021)
29,824
Total Employed Residents (2021)
5.5%
Unemployment Rate (2021)
Top Private Employers
| Employer | Est. Employment |
|---|---|
|
Healthcare
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital
|
900 |
|
NATURAL
RESOURCES
Rosebud Mining Company
|
400 |
|
Retail
Wal-Mart Associates Inc.
|
300 |
|
HEALTHCARE
Quality Life Services
|
300 |
|
LIFE SCIENCES
Cook Vandergrift Inc
|
300 |
|
SOCIAL SERVICES
Family Counseling Center
|
200 |
|
Utility
Keystone Generating Station
|
200 |
|
MEDICAL
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING
Klingensmith, Inc
|
150 |
|
TRANSPORTATION
Shriver Contract Services
|
150 |
|
TRANSPORTATION
Barker Brothers, Inc
|
100 |
|
MANUFACTURING
Herkules USA
|
100 |
Sources: Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Armstrong County Industrial Development Council, Pennsylvania Department of Industry & Labor, Pittsburgh Business Times
Life in Armstrong County
Surrounded by Butler County, Westmoreland County and Indiana County, Armstrong County is conveniently located and accessible to major markets like Pittsburgh, Ohio and Philadelphia.
With a total area of 653 square miles, Armstrong County is also home to several scenic natural features. The Kiskiminetas River, Plum Creek, Sugar Creek, Redbank Creek and Mahoning Creek provide opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts such as fishing and boating.
The county’s educational system is also well-supported, with a dedicated school district serving its residents. North Apollo, Leechburg, Elderton and Worthington are some of the communities that host local schools, ensuring the education of the county’s youth.
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