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McDonald, Pennsylvania
Borough · Population 2,013 · #425 in Pennsylvania
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About McDonald
McDonald, PA is a small town located in western Pennsylvania with an estimated population of 2,013.
McDonald holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.52 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,871 residents per square mile.
📰 McDonald News Today
- Elsie Kovach Obituary (1941 - 2026) - McDonald, PA - Observer-Reporter Legacy obituary · Aug 6
- More than 10 defendants charged in Pennsylvania home healthcare fraud schemes NBC10 Philadelphia · Aug 4
- 17-year-old girl shot multiple times, man also shot in East New York McDonald's parking lot ABC7 New York · Jul 21
- Teen hurt after being shot at a Brooklyn McDonald's, police say cbsnews.com · Jul 21
- Jane A. Baker Obituary | Richard F. Thomas-Robert W. Little Funeral Service | McDonald, PA Tribute Archive · Jul 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes McDonald Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named McDonald — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in McDonald
- China Dragon — chinese
- Hart’s Restaurant & Lounge
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Urban Assault · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in McDonald
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in McDonald
- South Fayette El Sch
- South Fayette HS
- South Fayette Intermediate Sch
- South Fayette MS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeBorough
Population (2024)2,013
Rank in state#425 of 1,013
Land area0.52 sq mi
Density3,871/sq mi
Coordinates40.3701, -80.2325