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Apollo, PA
Borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,488
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,874
ZIP codes
0
Apollo and its ZIP codes
Apollo at a glance
- Apollo is about 17 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,000 a year, 33% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,100 (64% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $691 a month.
Local data for Apollo, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Apollo, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,000
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$91,100
Median rent
$691/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (483), Irish Americans (382), Italian Americans (175).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Armstrong County. PPP loans are for Apollo.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,247
15,483 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,754
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$506M
FY 2026, $7,724 per person
How people get to work
Apollo, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.8%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Apollo, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
572
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
212
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 20°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Apollo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OklahomaBorough | 0.6 mi | 0.6 |
| North ApolloBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.5 |
| East VandergriftBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.1 |
| VandergriftBorough | 1.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Orchard HillsCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 3.9 |
| North VandergriftCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| KiskimereCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Hyde ParkBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| LeechburgBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Spring ChurchCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.9 |
| West LeechburgBorough | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| AvonmoreBorough | 6.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Lower BurrellCity | 7.6 mi | 11.3 |
| SchenleyCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.3 |
| NatronaCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Apollo, PA in?
- Apollo is in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Apollo, PA?
- About 1,488 people live in Apollo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Apollo?
- Nearby places include Oklahoma (0.6 mi), North Apollo (0.7 mi), East Vandergrift (0.9 mi), Vandergrift (1.2 mi), Orchard Hills (1.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023