Alba, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Alba, Pennsylvania
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Location of Alba in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
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 Alba, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bradford |
| Settled | 1803 |
| Incorporated | 1864 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
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| • Total | 133 |
| • Density | 197.33/sq mi (76.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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16910
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-00572 |
Alba is a small town, called a borough, located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 135 people lived there.
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Geography
Where is Alba Located?
Alba is found in the southwestern part of Bradford County. Its exact location is 41°42′16″N 76°49′39″W / 41.70444°N 76.82750°W.
The town is surrounded by Canton Township on its west, south, and east sides. To the north, Alba borders Troy Township.
Roads and Travel
Pennsylvania Route 14 goes right through Alba. If you head north on this road, it's about 6 miles to Troy. There, you can connect to U.S. Route 6. Going south on Route 14 will take you about 4 miles to Canton.
Size of Alba
According to the United States Census Bureau, Alba covers a total area of about 1.7 square kilometers (or 0.67 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the borough limits.
Demographics
Population Changes in Alba
The population of Alba has changed over many years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 222 | — | |
| 1880 | 189 | −14.9% | |
| 1890 | 163 | −13.8% | |
| 1900 | 154 | −5.5% | |
| 1910 | 150 | −2.6% | |
| 1920 | 146 | −2.7% | |
| 1930 | 121 | −17.1% | |
| 1940 | 154 | 27.3% | |
| 1950 | 190 | 23.4% | |
| 1960 | 192 | 1.1% | |
| 1970 | 184 | −4.2% | |
| 1980 | 222 | 20.7% | |
| 1990 | 170 | −23.4% | |
| 2000 | 186 | 9.4% | |
| 2010 | 157 | −15.6% | |
| 2020 | 135 | −14.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 135 | −14.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 186 people living in Alba. These people made up 70 households and 49 families. The population density was about 274 people per square mile.
About 32.9% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.4%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.66 people.
The median age in Alba in 2000 was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older. About 29.6% of the population was under 18.
The median income for a household in Alba in 2000 was $26,250. For families, the median income was $34,375.
See also
In Spanish: Alba (Pensilvania) para niños
