Aliquippa is a city in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Ohio River.

Formerly the location of a large Native American trading center, Aliquippa grew to become a center for steel manufacturing by the early 20th century, similar to other towns in the area.

With the closure of most large employers by the 1980s, Aliquippa has since become an economically distressed community.

[6][7] There is no known direct connection between Seneca Queen Aliquippa and the city; rather, "Aliquippa" was one of several Indian names selected arbitrarily by the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad in 1878 for stations along its route.

This has left the city economically depressed, with the crime rate dramatically rising over time.

Across the Ohio River, the city runs adjacent with, from north to south, the borough of Baden, Harmony Township and the borough of Ambridge which connects to Aliquippa via the Ambridge–Aliquippa Bridge.

Of all households 35.0% were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[citation needed] Children may also choose to attend an area public charter school.