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Latrobe, PA
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Population
7,977
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,445
ZIP codes
0
Latrobe and its ZIP codes
Latrobe at a glance
- Latrobe is about 12 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 142nd most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $56,318 a year, 28% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,100 (43% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $750 a month.
Local data for Latrobe, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Latrobe, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,318
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$145,100
Median rent
$750/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.2%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,352), Irish Americans (1,317), Italian Americans (1,108).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Westmoreland County. PPP loans are for Latrobe.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,651
128,972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,110
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $7,690 per person
How people get to work
Latrobe, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Latrobe, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,705
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
752
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 21°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Cities near Latrobe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lawson HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1.5 |
| LoyalhannaCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 2.4 |
| St. Vincent CollegeCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.5 |
| YoungstownBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.1 |
| BradenvilleCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.4 |
| HostetterCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.7 |
| DerryBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| MillwoodCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| CrabtreeCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| New AlexandriaBorough | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
| GreensburgCity | 8.7 mi | 4 |
| CalumetCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.2 |
| MammothCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2 |
| LigonierBorough | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Southwest GreensburgBorough | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| South GreensburgBorough | 8.9 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Latrobe, PA in?
- Latrobe is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Latrobe, PA?
- About 7,977 people live in Latrobe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Latrobe?
- Nearby places include Lawson Heights (1.1 mi), Loyalhanna (1.4 mi), St. Vincent College (1.9 mi), Youngstown (2.3 mi), Bradenville (2.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023