Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Beech Mountain Lakes
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 Beech Mountain Lakes
Location in Pennsylvania
Beech Mountain Lakes
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Township | Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.78 sq mi (4.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,157 |
| • Density | 1,388.92/sq mi (536.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-05028 |
Beech Mountain Lakes is a special community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area where people live that the government counts for official records, even if it's not a city or town. Beech Mountain Lakes is located in Butler Township, which is part of Luzerne County. In 2010, about 2,022 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 2,157 residents.
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Exploring the Geography of Beech Mountain Lakes
Beech Mountain Lakes covers a total area of about 6.2 square kilometers (or 2.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 5.6 square kilometers (2.2 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square kilometers (0.23 square miles), is water.
Lakes and Natural Features
This community is built around a large housing area next to an artificial lake. An artificial lake is a lake that was created by people, not by nature. This lake sits in the valley of Nescopeck Creek. A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains.
Roads and Transportation
A major highway, I-80, passes just north of Beech Mountain Lakes. This highway is important for travel across Pennsylvania. You can get to the community from I-80 by taking Exit 262. This exit connects to PA 309, another important road that runs along the western side of Beech Mountain Lakes.
Understanding the Population of Beech Mountain Lakes
The word "demographics" refers to information about the people who live in a place, like their numbers and how they are grouped.
Population Growth Over Time
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| 2020 | 2,157 | — | |
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The population of Beech Mountain Lakes has grown over the years. In 2010, the United States Census Bureau counted 2,022 people living in the area. By the 2020 census, the population had increased to 2,157 people. This information helps us understand how the community is changing.
See also
In Spanish: Beech Mountain Lakes para niños
