About McCandless

Our Mission

The Town of McCandless governs based upon solid core values of integrity, straightforwardness, pragmatism, and an attitude of public service and selflessness. We offer programs of service that emanate from these principles, delivered in an optimal fashion.

Statement of Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity

The Town of McCandless is a place of welcome and hospitality for all who would seek lawful residence in or visit our community regardless of their country of origin, race, native language, religion, or sexual orientation and embraces empathy for all, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity.

Location

Located in the North Hills of Allegheny County, McCandless Township was officially created in 1851, after legislation carved it out of Pine Township. Named after Judge Wilson McCandless, a judge of the United States District Court of Western Pennsylvania, it became the Town of McCandless on January 1, 1975, and is now a home rule municipality operating under a charter. Today, nearly 28,457 residents occupy the Town of McCandless’ 16.4 square miles.

Census Information 

  • Population: 28,457
  • Housing Status: (in housing units unless noted)
    • Total: 12,307
    • Occupied: 11,659
    • Owner-occupied: 8,909
    • Population in owner-occupied (number of individuals): 22,752
    • Renter-occupied: 2,750
    • Population in renter-occupied (number of individuals): 4,705
    • Households with individuals under 18: 3,263
    • Vacant: 648
    • Vacant (for rent): 354
    • Vacant (for sale): 85
  • Population by Sex/Age:
    • Male: 13,493
    • Female: 14,964
    • Under 18: 5,910
    • 18 and Over: 22,547
    • 20 to 24: 1,417
    • 25 to 34: 3,148
    • 35 to 49: 5,738
    • 50 to 64: 6,568
    • 65 and Over: 5,045
  • Population by Ethnicity:
    • Hispanic or Latino: 311
    • Non Hispanic or Latino: 8,146
  • Population by Race:
    • White: 26,139
    • African American: 473
    • Asian: 1,436
    • American Indian and Alaska Native: 25

Note: All numbers derived from the 2010 Census Interactive Population Search

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