Adamsburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Adamsburg, Pennsylvania
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Location of Adamsburg in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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 Adamsburg, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Incorporated | March 5, 1841 |
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| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
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| • Total | 142 |
| • Density | 507.14/sq mi (195.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15611
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| FIPS code | 42-00332 |
Adamsburg is a small town, called a borough, located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 144 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Adamsburg
This Pennsylvania borough was named after John Quincy Adams. He was the sixth President of the United States. The town was officially made a borough on March 5, 1841.
Geography of Adamsburg
Adamsburg is located at 40°18′38″N 79°39′16″W / 40.31056°N 79.65444°W. This is its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau is a group that collects information about people and places in the U.S. They say that Adamsburg covers about 0.3 square miles (0.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 253 | — | |
| 1860 | 236 | −6.7% | |
| 1870 | 229 | −3.0% | |
| 1880 | 199 | −13.1% | |
| 1890 | 223 | 12.1% | |
| 1900 | 184 | −17.5% | |
| 1910 | 300 | 63.0% | |
| 1920 | 246 | −18.0% | |
| 1930 | 227 | −7.7% | |
| 1940 | 210 | −7.5% | |
| 1950 | 238 | 13.3% | |
| 1960 | 191 | −19.7% | |
| 1970 | 251 | 31.4% | |
| 1980 | 236 | −6.0% | |
| 1990 | 257 | 8.9% | |
| 2000 | 221 | −14.0% | |
| 2010 | 172 | −22.2% | |
| 2020 | 144 | −16.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 143 | −16.9% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In the year 2000, there were 221 people living in Adamsburg. These people lived in 84 different homes, and 63 of these were families. The population density was about 838 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 838 people living there.
Who Lives in Adamsburg?
In 2000, all the people living in Adamsburg were White. A very small number, less than 1%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes in Adamsburg had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband. About a quarter of the homes were not families.
Age and Income Information
The average age of people in Adamsburg in 2000 was 42 years old. About 18% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 20% were 65 years old or older.
The average income for a household in Adamsburg was $38,750 per year. For families, the average income was $45,000 per year. The income per person in the town was $17,172.
About 10% of the families and people in Adamsburg were living below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain amount set by the government.
Nearby Towns
Adamsburg is close to these other communities:
Famous People
- Bill Bishop was a baseball player from Adamsburg.
See also
In Spanish: Adamsburg para niños
