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Vanderbilt, PA
Borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Population
353
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,913
ZIP codes
0
Vanderbilt and its ZIP codes
Vanderbilt at a glance
- Vanderbilt is about 6.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
Local data for Vanderbilt, PA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Vanderbilt.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,190
37,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,939
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$944M
FY 2026, $7,330 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Vanderbilt, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
208
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Vanderbilt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DawsonBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.2 |
| ConnellsvilleCity | 4 mi | 2.2 |
| DunbarBorough | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| South ConnellsvilleBorough | 5 mi | 1.7 |
| EversonBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Star JunctionCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.2 |
| PerryopolisBorough | 6 mi | 1.5 |
| ScottdaleBorough | 6 mi | 1.2 |
| SmockCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Rowes RunCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.2 |
| GrindstoneCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Lemont FurnaceCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| OliverCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.2 |
| SmithtonBorough | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| East UniontownCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2 |
| UniontownCity | 10 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vanderbilt, PA in?
- Vanderbilt is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Vanderbilt, PA?
- About 353 people live in Vanderbilt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vanderbilt?
- Nearby places include Dawson (0.9 mi), Connellsville (4 mi), Dunbar (4.7 mi), South Connellsville (5 mi), Everson (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023