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McDonald, PA
Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,065
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,983
ZIP codes
0
McDonald and its ZIP codes
McDonald at a glance
- McDonald is about 14 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,625 a year, 16% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,100 (35% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $858 a month.
Local data for McDonald, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McDonald, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,625
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$165,100
Median rent
$858/mo
Homeownership
58.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (537), Irish Americans (345), Italian Americans (252).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for McDonald.
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
McDonald, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McDonald, 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° / 21°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near McDonald
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SturgeonCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.1 |
| NoblestownCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.2 |
| SouthviewCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.9 |
| OakdaleBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| MidwayBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Cecil-BishopCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.8 |
| BulgerCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.4 |
| RennerdaleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.8 |
| MuseCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.6 |
| EnlowCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| ImperialCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.2 |
| JoffreCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| HendersonvilleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| HickoryCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.8 |
| SouthpointeCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.6 |
| BridgevilleBorough | 6.6 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McDonald, PA in?
- McDonald is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of McDonald, PA?
- About 2,065 people live in McDonald, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McDonald?
- Nearby places include Sturgeon (1.3 mi), Noblestown (2.3 mi), Southview (3 mi), Oakdale (3.1 mi), Midway (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023