Hollsopple, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Hollsopple, Pennsylvania
Benson
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Location of Benson in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
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 Hollsopple, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset |
| Settled | 1880 |
| Incorporated | November 15, 1892 |
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| • Type | Borough |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 187 |
| • Density | 528.25/sq mi (204.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15935
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-05648 |
Benson is a small town, also known as Hollsopple, located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. Many local people call it Hollsopple, which is also the name used by the United States Postal Service for its zip code, 15935. In 2020, about 185 people lived there.
Benson is part of the larger Johnstown, Pennsylvania area. Students in Benson attend schools in the Conemaugh Township Area School District. The town was named after Charles Hollsopple, who originally owned the land where the town was built.
Where is Benson Located?
Benson is found at coordinates 40.2006 degrees North and -78.9279 degrees West. It is about 34 miles (55 km) southwest of Altoona. The town is also about 60 miles (97 km) east-southeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The United States Census Bureau says that Benson covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Benson is located on the east side of the Stonycreek River.
How Many People Live in Benson?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 249 | — | |
| 1910 | 387 | 55.4% | |
| 1920 | 365 | −5.7% | |
| 1930 | 451 | 23.6% | |
| 1940 | 408 | −9.5% | |
| 1950 | 377 | −7.6% | |
| 1960 | 350 | −7.2% | |
| 1970 | 297 | −15.1% | |
| 1980 | 308 | 3.7% | |
| 1990 | 277 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 194 | −30.0% | |
| 2010 | 191 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 185 | −3.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 183 | −4.2% | |
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According to the census from the year 2000, there were 194 people living in Benson. These people lived in 76 households, and 52 of these were families. The population density was about 623 people per square mile (240 people per square kilometer).
Most of the households (57.9%) were married couples living together. About 30.3% of households had children under 18 years old living with them. About 15.8% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had about 2.55 people.
The median age of people in Benson was 41 years old. About 25.3% of the population was under 18 years old. About 17.0% of the population was 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: Benson (Pensilvania) para niños
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Location of Benson in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
