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Canonsburg, PA
Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Population
9,675
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,188
ZIP codes
0
Canonsburg and its ZIP codes
Canonsburg at a glance
- Canonsburg is about 14 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 94th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $79,227, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,200 (16% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,025 a month.
Local data for Canonsburg, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Canonsburg, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,227
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$213,200
Median rent
$1,025/mo
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
35.5%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,181), German Americans (1,656), Irish Americans (1,559).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Canonsburg.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,598
89,399 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,764
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.67B
FY 2026, $7,957 per person
How people get to work
Canonsburg, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home21.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canonsburg, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
468
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 20°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Cities near Canonsburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StrabaneCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.3 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.4 |
| SouthpointeCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 2.6 |
| HoustonBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.4 |
| MuseCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.6 |
| HendersonvilleCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.4 |
| McGovernCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.3 |
| ThompsonvilleCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Cecil-BishopCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.8 |
| MeadowlandsCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.9 |
| LawrenceCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.4 |
| WestlandCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| WylandvilleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.5 |
| McMurrayCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.1 |
| SouthviewCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| HickoryCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canonsburg, PA in?
- Canonsburg is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Canonsburg, PA?
- About 9,675 people live in Canonsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canonsburg?
- Nearby places include Strabane (1.3 mi), Midland (1.6 mi), Southpointe (1.6 mi), Houston (1.7 mi), Muse (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023