Latrobe
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Latrobe is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, with 8,060 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 997 ft (304 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lawson Heights, 1.3 miles S.
- 8,060residents (2020 Census)
- 997 ftelevation · 304 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 3,481 / sq mipopulation density
- 15661ZIP code
About Latrobe
Latrobe ( lə-TROHB) is a borough with home-rule status in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,060 at the 2020 census. It is located near Chestnut Ridge within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
Latrobe was the home of the Latrobe Brewing Company, the original brewer of Rolling Rock beer. Latrobe was the birthplace and childhood home of children's television personality Fred Rogers and former professional golfer Arnold Palmer. The banana split was invented there by David Strickler in 1904. Latrobe is also home to the training camp of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Latrobe was believed to be the site of the first professional American football game in 1895 until research found an 1892 game with paid players.
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Living in Latrobe
- Median household income
- $56,318
- Median home value
- $145,100
- Median rent
- $750/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Latrobe had 8,060 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,060 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,481 per sq mi (1,344 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Latrobe at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Westmoreland County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 8,060 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.32 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3124° N, 79.3826° W |
| ZIP code | 15661 |
| Official website | cityoflatrobe.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4241680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Latrobe
- Lawson Heights1.3 mi S
- Loyalhanna1.4 mi E
- St. Vincent College1.9 mi SW
- Bradenville2.4 mi E
- Youngstown2.4 mi S
- Unity3.2 mi SW
- Hostetter3.4 mi S
- Derry4.5 mi E
- Millwood5.8 mi NE
- Crabtree5.8 mi NW
- New Alexandria6.0 mi N
- Loyalhanna8.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Latrobe
What county is Latrobe in?
Latrobe is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Latrobe, PA?
8,060 people lived in Latrobe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Latrobe, PA?
The ZIP code of Latrobe is 15661.
What is the elevation of Latrobe?
997 feet (304 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Latrobe?
Lawson Heights (1.3 mi), Loyalhanna (1.4 mi), St. Vincent College (1.9 mi), Bradenville (2.4 mi), Youngstown (2.4 mi).
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