# Port Vue, Pennsylvania

Port Vue is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,680 at the 2020 census.

## Geography

Port Vue is located in western Pennsylvania along the Youghiogheny River near its confluence with the more navigable Monongahela River. It is bounded by McKeesport to the north, Liberty to the east and south and Glassport to the west.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km$^2$), of which 0.04 square miles (0.10 km$^2$), or 3.54%, is water.

## Education

Port Vue is served by the South Allegheny School District.

## Police

The Port Vue Police Department is based at 1194 Romine Avenue. The police department is under the leadership of Mayor Brien A. Hranics, Chief David Petruski and Sergeant Kevin Atkins. There are currently 4 full-time and 3 part-time officers serving the borough.

## History

In 1891, approximately 500 residents of Lincoln Township decided to create a new borough. They met in a school house on the old Edmundson farm, and initially thought of naming the new borough "Grandview". However, because of the beautiful view of the port that McKeesport maintained on the Youghiogheny River, they agreed on Port Vue instead. Since then, war veterans and coal miners commonly lived in Port Vue. Port Vue borough was incorporated on September 20, 1892.

## Government and politics

Presidential election results :
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third parties |
| 2020 | 59% 1,091 | 40% 737 | 1% 18 |
| 2016 | 59% 1,005 | 38% 640 | 3% 41 |
| 2012 | 51% 788 | 48% 739 | 1% 25 |
| 2008 | 48% 865 | 50% 899 | 1% 26 |
2024 US Presidential Election Results in Port Vue :
| Party | Candidate | Running-Mate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Donald Trump | JD Vance | 1080 | 58.19 |
| Democratic | Kamala Harris | Tim Walz | 757 | 40.79 |
| Green | Jill Stein | Rudolph Ware | 7 | 0.38 |
| Libertarian | Chase Oliver | Mike ter Maat | 5 | 0.27 |
| Write-In Candidates | Write-In Candidates | Write-In Candidates | 7 | 0.38 |
2020 US Presidential Election Results in Port Vue :
| Party | Candidate | Running-Mate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Donald Trump | Mike Pence | 1091 | 58.81 |
| Democratic | Joe Biden | Kamala Harris | 737 | 39.73 |
| Libertarian | Jo Jorgensen | Spike Cohen | 18 | 0.97 |
| Write-In Candidates | Write-In Candidates | Write-In Candidates | 9 | 0.49 |
2016 US Presidential Election Results in Port Vue :
| Party | Candidate | Running-Mate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Donald Trump | Mike Pence | 1005 | 59.26 |
| Democratic | Hillary Clinton | Tim Kaine | 640 | 37.74 |
| Libertarian | Gary Johnson | Bill Weld | 33 | 1.95 |
| Green | Jill Stein | Ajamu Baraka | 6 | 0.35 |
| Constitution | Darrell Castle | Scott Bradley | 2 | 0.12 |
| Write In Candidates | Write In Candidates | Write In Candidates | 10 | 0.59 |
2012 US Presidential Election Results in Port Vue :
| Party | Candidate | Running-Mate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Mitt Romney | Paul Ryan | 793 | 50.32 |
| Democratic | Barack Obama | Joe Biden | 752 | 47.72 |
| Libertarian | Gary Johnson | Jim Gray | 15 | 0.95 |
| Green | Jill Stein | Cheri Honkala | 10 | 0.63 |
| Write In Candidates | Write In Candidates | Write In Candidates | 6 | 0.38 |
2008 US Presidential Election Results in Port Vue :
| Party | Candidate | Running-Mate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Barack Obama | Joe Biden | 899 | 50.22 |
| Republican | John McCain | Sarah Palin | 865 | 48.32 |
| Independent | Ralph Nader | Matt Gonzalez | 15 | 0.84 |
| Libertarian | Bob Barr | Wayne Root | 3 | 0.17 |
| Write In Candidates | Write In Candidates | Write In Candidates | 8 | 0.45 |
2022 US Senate Election Results in Port Vue :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | John Fetterman | 686 | 49.85 |
| Republican | Mehmet Oz | 653 | 47.46 |
| Libertarian | Erik Gerhardt | 18 | 1.31 |
| Green | Richard Weiss | 8 | 0.58 |
| Keystone | Daniel Wassmer | 8 | 0.58 |
| Write In Candidates | Write In Candidates | 3 | 0.22 |
2022 US Congress PA District 12 Election Results in Port Vue :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Mike Doyle | 824 | 61.82 |
| Democratic | Summer Lee | 500 | 37.51 |
| Write In Candidates | Write In Candidates | 9 | 0.68 |

## Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 3,798 people, 1,694 households, and 1,045 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,645.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,407.5/km$^2$). There were 1,832 housing units at an average density of 1,764.6 per square mile (681.3/km$^2$). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.8% White, 2.00% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.03% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.02% from other races, and 0.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.
There were 1,694 households, out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 34.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.6 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.
As of the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the borough was $31,509, and the median income for a family was $37,318. Males had a median income of $31,680 versus $23,203 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $16,065. About 7.7% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.