Beech Creek, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beech Creek, Pennsylvania
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Friendship Community Center
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Location in Clinton County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Clinton |
| Settled | 1812 |
| Incorporated (borough) | 1868 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 736 |
| • Density | 1,357.93/sq mi (524.35/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| ZIP Code |
16822
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-04984 |
Beech Creek is a small town, called a borough, located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 736 people lived there. It was first settled in 1812 and officially became a borough in 1868.
Geography of Beech Creek
Beech Creek is found in the southwestern part of Clinton County. It sits on the northeastern side of a stream also named Beech Creek. This stream flows into Bald Eagle Creek, which is part of the larger West Branch Susquehanna River system. The Beech Creek stream actually forms the border between Clinton County and Centre County.
Pennsylvania Route 150 is a main road that goes through the borough. It connects Beech Creek to Lock Haven, which is the county seat of Clinton County, to the northeast. If you travel southwest on Route 150 for about 13 miles (21 km), you will reach Interstate 80 near Milesburg.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that the borough of Beech Creek covers a total area of about 0.56 square miles (1.44 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.54 square miles (1.40 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.01 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 384 | — | |
| 1880 | 400 | 4.2% | |
| 1890 | 437 | 9.3% | |
| 1900 | 449 | 2.7% | |
| 1910 | 584 | 30.1% | |
| 1920 | 573 | −1.9% | |
| 1930 | 590 | 3.0% | |
| 1940 | 592 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 574 | −3.0% | |
| 1960 | 634 | 10.5% | |
| 1970 | 639 | 0.8% | |
| 1980 | 760 | 18.9% | |
| 1990 | 716 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 717 | 0.1% | |
| 2010 | 701 | −2.2% | |
| 2020 | 736 | 5.0% | |
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The population of Beech Creek has changed over the years. In 1870, there were 384 people living in the borough. By 1900, the population had grown to 449. It continued to grow, reaching 760 people in 1980. In the most recent 2020 census, the population was 736 people.
Notable People
- Brittani Kline, a fashion model.
- Alison Bechdel, an author.
Images for kids
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A restaurant sign near the bridge in Beech Creek.
See also
In Spanish: Beech Creek para niños
