If you're looking for more information about the people living in Westmoreland City, PA, then you've come to the right place. This article contains data on the city's population and the types of crime committed there. For your convenience, we've also included a crime map for Westmoreland City. The table below compares crime rates in nearby cities of comparable size. You'll find that Westmoreland City is safer than the state average and the national average.
The city has a public school system that educates more than 25,000 students. There are 34 elementary schools, four middle schools, seven high school buildings, and a number of learning centers and adult education programs. In addition to public schools, there is a private college, Westmoreland Polytechnic Institute. A public television cable station is located in the city. In addition, the University of Massachusetts Boston, Clark University, and the Western New England College of Medicine all have branches in Westmoreland.
A large number of immigrants moved to Westmoreland. Many of them lived in new three-decker houses. As a result, hundreds of streets and neighborhoods are lined with these houses. The city's population has been steadily growing since the 19th century. The city was officially chartered as a city in February of 1848. This growth was largely due to the growing manufacturing industry.