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Bethany, Pennsylvania
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Bethany, Pennsylvania
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Location in Wayne County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Bethany, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Bethany, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 241 |
| • Density | 483.94/sq mi (186.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-05976 |
| Website | Bethany Borough |
Bethany is a borough in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough's population was 241 at the time of the 2020 United States Census.
History
The borough was named after Bethany, a place mentioned in the Bible.
The Wilmot House and Wilmot Mansion are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
Bethany is located at 41°36′52″N 75°17′19″W / 41.61444°N 75.28861°W (41.614321, -75.288537).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 327 | — | |
| 1840 | 299 | −8.6% | |
| 1850 | 295 | −1.3% | |
| 1860 | 225 | −23.7% | |
| 1870 | 202 | −10.2% | |
| 1880 | 181 | −10.4% | |
| 1890 | 134 | −26.0% | |
| 1900 | 130 | −3.0% | |
| 1910 | 130 | 0.0% | |
| 1920 | 106 | −18.5% | |
| 1930 | 146 | 37.7% | |
| 1940 | 148 | 1.4% | |
| 1950 | 148 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 181 | 22.3% | |
| 1970 | 267 | 47.5% | |
| 1980 | 282 | 5.6% | |
| 1990 | 238 | −15.6% | |
| 2000 | 292 | 22.7% | |
| 2010 | 246 | −15.8% | |
| 2020 | 241 | −2.0% | |
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As of the census of 2020, there were 241 people, 122 housing units, and 112 families residing in the borough. The racial makeup of the borough was 95% White, <.1% African American, 1.6% Asian, and no American Indian or Alaska Native. Hispanic or Latino of any race were also 1.6% of the population.
There were 120 households, out of which 19.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female household with no husband present, 14.2% had a male household with no spouse present, and 26.1% were non-families. The average family size was 2.52.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 19.3% under the age of 18, 48% from 18 to 64, and 32.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years.
The median income for a household in the borough was $95,167 and the median income for a family was $96,917. Only 1.6% of the population was below the poverty line, all being 18-64 years of age.
Education
The school district is the Wayne Highlands School District.
Notable people
- John Azor Kellogg, military leader and Wisconsin politician
- David Wilmot, politician
- George Washington Woodward, failed nominee to the Supreme Court, member of the US House of Representatives
See also
In Spanish: Bethany (Pensilvania) para niños
