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Monongahela is a city in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States (zip Code 15063) and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The population was 4,761 at the 2000 census. In 1940, the population of Monongahela was 9,823, in 1950, 10,387, in 1960, 12,948, in 1970, 11,726, in 1980, 8,590, and in 1990. One of only two cities in Washington County, Monongahela sits at the intersection of Pennsylvania state routes 136, 88, and 837, all of which constitute the city's Main Street.
GeographyMonongahela is located at (40.200462, -79.928394)[1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.5 km²), of which, 1.9 square miles (5.0 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²) of it (9.86%) is water. DemographicsAs of the census[2] of 2000, there were 4,761 people, 2,139 households, and 1,264 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,472.4 people per square mile (952.5/km²). There were 2,382 housing units at an average density of 1,237.0/sq mi (476.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.94% White, 3.26% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population. There were 2,139 households out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.87. In the city the population was spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $29,060, and the median income for a family was $36,528. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $23,911 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,903. About 11.1% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over. HistoryWhiskey Point, which saw the culmination of the Whiskey Rebellion is in what is now the city of Monongahela. (During that time, the city held the name Parkison's Ferry.) At the location of this event is a Pennsylvania state historical marker which reads: "The bluff at Main St. and Park Ave. was the site on Sept. 14, 1794, of a meeting of 226 whiskey rebels. Albert Gallatin's eloquence turned the tide, resulting in peaceful ending of the Whiskey Rebellion and the possibility of civil strife." Monongahela has previously held the names Parkison's Ferry, Devore's Ferry, and Williamsport. It's original settlement was located at the confluence of Pigeon Creek and the Monongahela River Known locally as "Mon City," the City of Monongahela has long taken great pride in its blue collar history. The city takes its name from the Monongahela tribe of Native Americans which thrived in the area prior to European colonization. The city is home to the Aquatorium, a riverside venue that offers a view of the Monongahela River and The 'Mounds, a local park and sporting facility, built over what is considered to be an Adena burial mound. A state historical marker at The Mounds reads: "Site of two Indian Burial Mounds built between 2,000 and 3,000 years ago by the Adena people. Late 19th century excavations found skeletons, pottery, copper implements, and other antiquities." Notable residents
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