Armstrong County
Armstrong County has a population of 65,558 people. The county's government is structured around a three-member Board of Commissioners, which serves as the chief governing body. It contains 45 self-governing municipalities, comprised primarily of boroughs and townships, with Kittanning serving as the county seat. Key sectors of its economy include education, healthcare and social assistance, manufacturing, and retail.
Population
2020 Total (Est.)
65,459
2035 Total (Proj.)
60,796
Population Change
-7.12%
MUNICIPALITY | URBAN/RURAL | COUNTY | POPULATION ESTIMATE |
|---|---|---|---|
MT LEBANON | Urban | ALLEGHENY | 32303 |
BETHEL PARK | Urban | ALLEGHENY | 32177 |
ROSS | Urban | ALLEGHENY | 30603 |
MCCANDLESS | Urban | ALLEGHENY | 28471 |
FINDLAY | Rural | ALLEGHENY | 5750 |
FORWARD | Rural | ALLEGHENY | 3303 |
FAWN | Rural | ALLEGHENY | 2329 |
BELL ACRES | Rural | ALLEGHENY | 1463 |
FRAZER | Rural | ALLEGHENY | 1123 |
PENN HILLS | Urban | ALLEGHENY | 41317 |
PITTSBURGH CITY | Urban | ALLEGHENY | 302205 |
FORD CITY | Urban | ARMSTRONG | 2807 |
KITTANNING | Urban | ARMSTRONG | 3789 |
PINE | Urban | ARMSTRONG | 393 |
KISKIMINETAS | Rural | ARMSTRONG | 4564 |
MANOR | Rural | ARMSTRONG | 4115 |
EAST FRANKLIN | Rural | ARMSTRONG | 3895 |
NORTH BUFFALO | Rural | ARMSTRONG | 2937 |
COWANSHANNOCK | Rural | ARMSTRONG | 2791 |
PARKS | Rural | ARMSTRONG | 2611 |
HOPEWELL | Urban | BEAVER | 12522 |
CENTER | Urban | BEAVER | 11502 |
ECONOMY | Urban | BEAVER | 9182 |
ALIQUIPPA CITY | Urban | BEAVER | 9004 |
BEAVER FALLS CITY | Urban | BEAVER | 8464 |
FRANKLIN | Rural | BEAVER | 3889 |
NEW SEWICKLEY | Rural | BEAVER | 7276 |
BIG BEAVER | Rural | BEAVER | 1784 |
DARLINGTON | Rural | BEAVER | 1934 |
GREENE | Rural | BEAVER | 2176 |
WAYNESBURG | Urban | GREENE | 4021 |
ALEPPO | Urban | GREENE | 418 |
CENTER | Urban | GREENE | 1120 |
FRANKLIN | Rural | GREENE | 6937 |
CUMBERLAND | Rural | GREENE | 6295 |
MORGAN | Rural | GREENE | 2295 |
JEFFERSON | Rural | GREENE | 2102 |
DUNKARD | Rural | GREENE | 2056 |
Sources: Pop counts ACS 2015-19 5-year estimates; Pop projection Center for Rural PA
Departments and Authorities
County Level
Council of Goverments
No Active Council of Goverments
Source: PA Council of Government Association
Economy and Industry
Top 20 Employers
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital
Armstrong School District
Wal-Mart Associates Inc
Rosebud Mining Company
Armstrong County
State Government
Cook Vandergrift Inc
Family Counseling Center
Apollo-Ridge School District
Federal Government
Evergreen Homes Inc
Quality Life Services Sugar Creek
Ahn Home Medical Equipment LLC
Valley Advantages LLC
United Parcel Service Inc
UFP Parker LLC
Barker Incorporated
Armstrong Rehab & Nursing Center
Leechburg Area School District
Kittanning Health & Rehab Center
Top 10 Industries
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Restaurants and Other Eating Places
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers
School and Employee Bus Transportation
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Res. Int. And Devel. Disability, Mental Health, And Substance Abuse Facilities
Individual and Family Services
Grocery and Convenience Retailers
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Source: PA Dept of Labor and Industry data as of Sept. 2025. Click here to see the latest data.