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The greater Derry Area was first settled in 1769. It was known as the Derry Settlement and was initially settled by the Scotch-Irish. The settlement quickly grew in population. It has historically developed as an agricultural area with early settlers clearing land of trees to cultivate the soil. With the coming of the Pennsylvania Railroad the trend towards industrialization quickened its pace. Soon villages began to blossom around the railroad stations and mines. A transition of the area population began. Derry Township and Derry Borough have maintained a unique relationship. The citizens of these two municipalities share each other's joys and sorrows. The greater Derry Area continues to grow, develop and expand. Long gone are the days of the deep coal mines and the steam railroad, instead, they have been replaced by manufacturers, and Internet service providers. Quietly, the Greater Derry Area has diversified as it prepares to meet the future.

History:
Derry PA.com

Demographics:

Type: Borough

Land Area (sq. mi): .8
Water Area (sq km): 0.05

Longitude: -079301011
Latitude: +40333037

Total Households: 1,235
Average Household Size: 2.4

Total Families: 825
Average Family Size: 3.0

Total Population: 2,991

Race:
American Indian: 1
Asian/Pacific Island: 0
Black/African American: 19
White: 2,961
Other: 10
Hispanic: 14

Age:
17 & under: 720
18 to 39: 791
40 to 64: 918
65 to 74: 236
75+: 326

Median Age Male: 37.2
Median Age Female: 41.7

School District:
Derry Area School District

Type: Township

Land Area (sq. mi): 95.8
Water Area (sq km): 3.94

Longitude: -079329631
Latitude: +40360080

Total Households: 5,716
Average Household Size: 2.5

Total Families: 4,201
Average Family Size: 2.9

Total Population: 14,726

Race:
American Indian: 5
Asian/Pacific Island: 22
Black/African American: 174
White: 14,463
Other: 62
Hispanic: 69

Age:
17 & under: 3,276
18 to 39: 3,922
40 to 64: 5,062
65 to 74: 1,387
75+: 1,079

Median Age Male: 39.6
Median Age Female: 41.8

School District:
Derry Area School District

Demographic data provided by:
©2002 TownData.com Network, Inc.
Reprinted with permission
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Schools:
Derry Area School District
Derry Christian Academy

Just Moved Here?
Electric - Allegheny Power
Gas - Dominion Peoples Gas
Water - Derry Municipal Authority, Latrobe Municipal Authority, Highridge Municipal Authority
Cable - Comcast
Phone - Verizon

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*AML does not support or endorse any utility. This list is merely provided for informational purposes.

City Info - Derry Borough
Derry Borough Office
114 East Second Avenue
Derry, PA 15627
724-694-2030

Mayor
Richard A. McGinnis

Derry Borough Council

President
Todd A. Krehlik

Vice President
Curtis A. Robbins

President Pro Tem
Erice P. Tepper

Ronald t. Bolen
Losi Lydick Lazarchik
Debbie M. Matteo
Andrew J. Walkinshaw

Zoning Officer
Robert C. Sieminkewicz, Jr.

Solicitor
Matthew L. Kovacik

Tax Collector
Lynn Ewing


City Info - Derry Township
Derry Township Office
5321 Route 982
Derry, PA 15627
724-539-2961

Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
Charles J. Muchnok

Vice Chairman
Brian Edmiston

Supervisor
Vincent Decario

Secretary
Terry Giannini

Code Officer
Terry Giannini

Tax Collector
Berkheimer Tax Administrator

Carol Krinock, Real Estate

Solicitor
John F. Cambest

Fire Chief
Mark Piantine

Constable
James Nicely

Sewage Enforcement Officer
Tom McGuire

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