Barr Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barr Township, Pennsylvania
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Duman Lake County Park in Barr Township
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Map of Cambria County, Pennsylvania highlighting Barr Township
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Map of Cambria County, Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Incorporated | 1872 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.41 sq mi (81.34 km2) |
| • Land | 31.35 sq mi (81.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,057  |
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2,044 |
| • Density | 63.18/sq mi (24.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-021-04272 |
Barr Township is a community located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA. It is known as a township, which is a type of local government area in Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 2,057 people lived there. Barr Township is also part of the larger Johnstown, Pennsylvania area.
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History of Barr Township
Barr Township has some interesting history! For example, the Colver Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. This means it's a special place recognized for its important history in the United States.
Geography and Location
Barr Township is in the northwest part of Cambria County, Pennsylvania. To its west is Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The town of Northern Cambria is just northeast of Barr Township.
The township covers about 81.3 square kilometers (or 31.4 square miles) in total. Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Local Communities
Barr Township includes several smaller communities. These are places where people live and gather, but they are not officially separate towns or cities.
Unincorporated Communities
- Marsteller
- Nicktown
- Vetera
- Watkins
Population and People
Barr Township has a steady population. In 2020, there were 2,057 people living here.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,175 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,056 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,057 | 0.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,044 | −0.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,175 people living in the township. About 753 households were counted, with many being families. Most people living in Barr Township were White.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.87 people.
The population of Barr Township includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 26.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the township was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 97.2 males.
Images for kids
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Duman Lake County Park is a beautiful spot in Barr Township.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Barr (Pensilvania) para niños
