What is the population of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania?

Hollidaysburg has a population of approximately 5,558 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania located?

Hollidaysburg is located in Pennsylvania, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.4311°, -78.3930°.

What is the median household income in Hollidaysburg?

The median household income in Hollidaysburg is approximately $69,458 based on the most recent open data.

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Hollidaysburg

Total population

5,558

Median home value

$196,100

42.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$69,458

Hollidaysburg$69k

National$74k

Founded

1768

Elevation289 m

Land area6.08 km²

Weather55°F · Rain Showers

Coordinates40.43°, -78.39°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1768

Elevation

289 m

Area

6.08 km²

Official website

www.hollidaysburgpa.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Hollidaysburg is a borough in and the county seat of Blair County in the U.S. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is located on the Juniata River, 5 miles (8 km) south of Altoona and is part of the Altoona, Pennsylvania, metropolitan statistical area. In 1900, 2,998 people lived in the borough, in 1910, 3,734 lived there, and in 1940, 5,910 residents were counted. The population was 5,641 at the 2020 census. Coal, iron ore, ganister, and limestone are found in the vicinity. In the past, the borough had foundries and machine shops, a silk mill, car works and classification yards.

History & geography

History

Hollidaysburg was first laid out in 1796 and was named after Adam and William Holliday, Irish immigrants who founded the settlement; by 1814 it consisted of several houses and a tavern. Hollidaysburg became the main transfer point between the Pennsylvania Canal and the Portage Railroad, a gateway to western Pennsylvania. The canal and Portage Railroad spurred industrial and commercial development in Hollidaysburg in the 1830s. In 1836, Hollidaysburg was established as a borough. When Blair County was organized in 1846, the Borough of Hollidaysburg was designated the county seat. This designation allowed the borough to prosper when politicians and attorneys became attracted to the borough. In 1903, the Pennsylvania Railroad constructed a large switching yard and US 22 was directed through the borough. In addition, the Pennsylvania Railroad Constructed the Hollidaysburg Car shop to help ease the bustling of the Altoona Shops. Years later, Conrail also built a car reclamation plant on the property. Following the closure of the car shops in the late 1990's, the site was redeveloped with the assistance of the Altoona-Blair County Redevelopment Corporation. The site is a major regional employer that is currently occupied by Curry Rail Services and DeGol Industries. In 2022, a team from Hollidaysburg qualified for the Little League World Series. They had a record of 3-2, with both losses being at the hands of the team from Pearland, Texas.