Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

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Armstrong County
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Armstrong County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 65,558. The county seat is Kittanning. The county was created on March 12, 1800, from parts of Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Lycoming counties. It was named in honor of John Armstrong, who served as a major general during the American Revolutionary War.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 664 square miles (1,720 km²), of which 653 square miles (1,690 km²) is land and 11 square miles (28 km²) (1.7%) is water. The county is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

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As of the 2020 census, there were 65,558 people, 27,000 households, and 18,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 100 people per square mile (39/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.5% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

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Armstrong County is governed by a board of three county commissioners. The county is part of Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district.

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