Oakmont, Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
Oakmont is a borough
in Allegheny County
, Pennsylvania
, USA
. It is a Pittsburgh suburb and part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area
. The population was 6,303 at the 2010 census.
Incorporated as a town in 1889, this Allegheny River
community began in 1816 when a farmer, Michael Bright, bought a large tract of land 15 miles (24.1 km) northeast of Pittsburgh. The settlement took its name from a landmark tree, as the deed description reads, "Beginning at a black oak on the bank of the Allegheny River ..." The borough is best known for the nearby Oakmont Country Club
, a premier golf course which has been the site of numerous United States Open Golf Championship
tournaments.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the borough has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²), of which 1.6 square miles (4.1 km²) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²), or 8.99%, is water. The business district of town is on relatively flat land near the Allegheny River, but the main residential area is on the upward slope headed toward Oakmont Country Club and the Pennsylvania Turnpike
.
to the east and by Penn Hills Township and the borough of Verona
to the south. Across the Allegheny River
, Oakmont is bordered by O'Hara Township to the west and Harmar Township to the north (via the Hulton Bridge).
As of the census
of 2000, there were 6,911 people, 3,118 households, and 1,708 families residing in the borough. The population density
was 4,250.0 people per square mile (1,637.0/km²). There were 3,269 housing units at an average density of 2,010.3 per square mile (774.3/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.84% White, 0.90% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.17% from other races
, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.
There were 3,118 households out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples
living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.2% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the borough the population was spread out with 19.3% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 79.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.0 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $41,957, and the median income for a family was $57,821. Males had a median income of $42,152 versus $32,721 for females. The per capita income
for the borough was $26,716. About 4.3% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
. The course has been consistently ranked in the top five courses of the world, of every course list. It is also accepted as one of the most challenging golf courses in the world due to its many bunkers and sand traps. It has hosted eight U.S. Opens and is scheduled to host one again in 2016.
The Kerr Memorial Museum was originally a family home built in 1898 for the Kerr family. It is now a museum set up for tours.
The Carnegie Library of Oakmont was built in 1899. The library is free and open to the public. An addition was added on between 2003 and 2005.
The Oaks is a classic movie theater located on the Boulevard. It has one screen showing both new and old movies. They also host The Rocky Horror Picture Show
the last Friday of every month.
The Oakmont Verona Cemetery is located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Oakmont.
The Jonathon Hulton Bridge
was constructed in 1908; it connects Oakmont and Harmar.
Riverside Park, located along the Allegheny River, possesses tennis courts, basketball court, running track, pavilions, and a children's playground.
Borough (Pennsylvania)
In the U.S. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a borough is a self-governing municipal entity that is usually smaller than a city. There are 958 boroughs in Pennsylvania. All municipalities in Pennsylvania are classified as either cities, boroughs, or townships...
in Allegheny County
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,223,348; making it the second most populous county in Pennsylvania, following Philadelphia County. The county seat is Pittsburgh...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, USA
United States
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. It is a Pittsburgh suburb and part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area
Pittsburgh Metro Area
The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area is the metropolitan area surrounding the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is renowned for its industries including steel, glass and oil; moreover, its economy also thrives on healthcare, education, technology, robotics, financial services and more recently film...
. The population was 6,303 at the 2010 census.
Incorporated as a town in 1889, this Allegheny River
Allegheny River
The Allegheny River is a principal tributary of the Ohio River; it is located in the Eastern United States. The Allegheny River joins with the Monongahela River to form the Ohio River at the "Point" of Point State Park in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
community began in 1816 when a farmer, Michael Bright, bought a large tract of land 15 miles (24.1 km) northeast of Pittsburgh. The settlement took its name from a landmark tree, as the deed description reads, "Beginning at a black oak on the bank of the Allegheny River ..." The borough is best known for the nearby Oakmont Country Club
Oakmont Country Club
Oakmont Country Club is a country club and the "oldest top-ranked golf course in the U. S.", in the Pittsburgh suburbs of Plum and Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA. The Pennsylvania Turnpike separates the eastern seven holes from the rest of the course....
, a premier golf course which has been the site of numerous United States Open Golf Championship
U.S. Open (golf)
The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the U.S. Open, is the annual open golf tournament of the United States. It is the second of the four major championships in golf, and is on the official schedule of both the PGA Tour and the European Tour...
tournaments.
Geography
Oakmont is located at 40°31′10"N 79°50′15"W (40.519518, -79.837620).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the borough has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²), of which 1.6 square miles (4.1 km²) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²), or 8.99%, is water. The business district of town is on relatively flat land near the Allegheny River, but the main residential area is on the upward slope headed toward Oakmont Country Club and the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Pennsylvania Turnpike
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is a toll highway system operated by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States. The three sections of the turnpike system total . The main section extends from Ohio to New Jersey and is long...
.
Surrounding communities
Oakmont is bordered by the borough of PlumPlum, Pennsylvania
Plum is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 27,126 at the 2010 census.Plum is often referred to as "Plum Boro" or more correctly "Plum Borough" by locals to distinguish it from its previous status as a township...
to the east and by Penn Hills Township and the borough of Verona
Verona, Pennsylvania
Verona is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is northeast of downtown Pittsburgh, along the left bank of the Allegheny River. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 2,474.-Industry:...
to the south. Across the Allegheny River
Allegheny River
The Allegheny River is a principal tributary of the Ohio River; it is located in the Eastern United States. The Allegheny River joins with the Monongahela River to form the Ohio River at the "Point" of Point State Park in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
, Oakmont is bordered by O'Hara Township to the west and Harmar Township to the north (via the Hulton Bridge).
Demographics
In 1900, 2,323 people lived in Oakmont; in 1910, 3,436, and in 1940, 6,260.As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 6,911 people, 3,118 households, and 1,708 families residing in the borough. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 4,250.0 people per square mile (1,637.0/km²). There were 3,269 housing units at an average density of 2,010.3 per square mile (774.3/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.84% White, 0.90% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.17% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.
There were 3,118 households out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.2% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the borough the population was spread out with 19.3% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 79.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.0 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $41,957, and the median income for a family was $57,821. Males had a median income of $42,152 versus $32,721 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the borough was $26,716. About 4.3% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Points of interest
The Oakmont Country Club, widely known for its prestigious golf course, is located just outside the borough limits in the neighboring borough of PlumPlum, Pennsylvania
Plum is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 27,126 at the 2010 census.Plum is often referred to as "Plum Boro" or more correctly "Plum Borough" by locals to distinguish it from its previous status as a township...
. The course has been consistently ranked in the top five courses of the world, of every course list. It is also accepted as one of the most challenging golf courses in the world due to its many bunkers and sand traps. It has hosted eight U.S. Opens and is scheduled to host one again in 2016.
The Kerr Memorial Museum was originally a family home built in 1898 for the Kerr family. It is now a museum set up for tours.
The Carnegie Library of Oakmont was built in 1899. The library is free and open to the public. An addition was added on between 2003 and 2005.
The Oaks is a classic movie theater located on the Boulevard. It has one screen showing both new and old movies. They also host The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the 1975 film adaptation of the British rock musical stageplay, The Rocky Horror Show, written by Richard O'Brien. The film is a parody of B-movie, science fiction and horror films of the late 1940s through early 1970s. Director Jim Sharman collaborated on the...
the last Friday of every month.
The Oakmont Verona Cemetery is located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Oakmont.
The Jonathon Hulton Bridge
Jonathon Hulton Bridge
The Jonathon Hulton Bridge, built in 1908, is a Parker Pratt through Truss bridge spanning the Allegheny River. It connects the eastern Pittsburgh suburbs of Oakmont and Harmarville, Pennsylvania. The bridge is named for Jonathon Hulton, one of the first landowners in the Oakmont area...
was constructed in 1908; it connects Oakmont and Harmar.
Riverside Park, located along the Allegheny River, possesses tennis courts, basketball court, running track, pavilions, and a children's playground.