Avonmore, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Avonmore, Pennsylvania
|
|
|---|---|
|
Borough
|
|
Westmoreland Avenue
|
|
Location of Avonmore in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
|
|
 Avonmore, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 900 |
| • Density | 611.83/sq mi (236.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15618
|
| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-03688 |
Avonmore is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 901 people called Avonmore home.
Contents
Exploring Avonmore's Location
Avonmore is found at a specific spot on the map: 40°31′40″N 79°27′58″W / 40.52778°N 79.46611°W. This means it's in the northern part of the world, and a bit to the west.
Land and Water Areas
The borough covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.03 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.5 square miles (3.81 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.22 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of Avonmore is covered by rivers or streams.
People Living in Avonmore
The number of people living in Avonmore has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 630 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,262 | 100.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,242 | −1.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,240 | −0.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,354 | 9.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,367 | 1.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,351 | −1.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,267 | −6.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,234 | −2.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,089 | −11.8% | |
| 2000 | 820 | −24.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,011 | 23.3% | |
| 2020 | 901 | −10.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 894 | −11.6% | |
| Sources: | |||
Population Details
In the year 2000, there were 820 people living in Avonmore. By 2020, the population was 901. The town has seen its population go up and down over time.
The average age of people in Avonmore in 2000 was 43 years old. This means half the people were younger than 43, and half were older. About 21.6% of the people were under 18 years old. This shows that there are many young people and families in the borough.
Famous People from Avonmore
Some well-known individuals have come from Avonmore:
- Jill Corey, a talented singer.
- Alexis Knapp, an actress and singer.
- Joanne McComb, a baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Avonmore (Pensilvania) para niños
