Bear Creek Village, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Lewis Mansion
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Location of Bear Creek Village in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
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 Bear Creek Village, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Bear Creek Village, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Settled | 1779 |
| Incorporated | 1993 |
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| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.90 sq mi (4.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
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| • Total | 291 |
| • Density | 153.48/sq mi (59.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-04599 |
Bear Creek Village is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 290 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Bear Creek Village
Early Settlement and Growth
Bear Creek Village was first settled a long time ago, in the 1770s. This was even before the United States officially became a country! People started building homes and communities in this area.
Becoming a Borough
For many years, Bear Creek Village was part of a larger area called Bear Creek Township. However, on August 25, 1993, the people of the village decided to form their own separate local government. This is when it officially became a "borough." Being a borough means it has its own local rules and leaders.
Historic Recognition
The Bear Creek Village Historic District is a special part of the village. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. This means that the buildings and area are important for their history and are protected. It helps keep the village's unique character.
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Front of Lewis Mansion
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Former store on White Haven Road
Geography and Location
Where is Bear Creek Village?
Bear Creek Village is located in Pennsylvania. You can find it on a map using its coordinates: 41.181794 degrees North and -75.752985 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on Earth.
Size of the Borough
The United States Census Bureau measures how big places are. Bear Creek Village has a total area of about 5.3 square kilometers (which is about 2 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 5.0 square kilometers (1.9 square miles). A small part, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water. This water makes up about 4.84% of the borough's total area.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Bear Creek Village has changed a bit over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 284 | — | |
| 2010 | 257 | −9.5% | |
| 2020 | 290 | 12.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 290 | 12.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 284 people living in the borough. By 2010, the number went down slightly to 257. However, by 2020, the population grew back to 290 people.
Who Lives in Bear Creek Village?
In 2000, there were 122 households in the borough. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households were families. About 23.8% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.33 people.
The people in Bear Creek Village are of different ages. In 2000, about 20.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 20.4% were 65 years old or older. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 47 years old.
Education
Local Schools
Students living in Bear Creek Village attend schools that are part of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. This school district serves several communities in the area, providing education for children and teens.
See also
In Spanish: Bear Creek Village para niños
