Connellsville is a small city in southwestern Pennsylvania with a population of 2,391. As of the 2010 census, the area's population was 404 people per square mile. The median household income in Connellsville was $31,734 and its high school graduation rate is 76%. Its median age is 36 years. In 2010, it was the most economically stable city in Pennsylvania.
This city is located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It is about 45 miles from Pittsburgh. The median home value in Connellsville is $85,895 and the average household size is 2.34. The population of Connellsville is expected to decline by -3.1 percent over the next five years. The median household income in Connellsville is 0.95 males for every female. Connellsville has a very low crime rate.
Connellsville was founded as a township in 1793. In 1806 it became a borough. Its name comes from a militia captain, Zachariah Connell. In February 1909, the townships of Connellsville and New Haven merged and became the first city in Fayette County. The area is home to several small businesses and residential neighborhoods. Its population is approximately 5,300.
The Connellsville Area Historical Society holds the annual "Pride in Connellsville Area Poetry & Poster Contest." Students from grades four through nine prepare projects based on the area's history. Contest winners present their work to the community, including the Connellsville Area Historical Society, and the town was recognized as a Preserve America community in October 2009.