Bethany, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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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 small town, also called a borough, in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 241 people lived there.
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History of Bethany
This borough got its name from Bethany, a place mentioned in the Christian Bible.
Two important old buildings, the Wilmot House and the Wilmot Mansion, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special places that are kept safe because of their history.
Where is Bethany Located?
Bethany is located at 41°36′52″N 75°17′19″W / 41.61444°N 75.28861°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the borough covers about 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) of land. That's like half a square mile, which is a pretty small area!
Who Lives in Bethany?
| 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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In 2020, there were 241 people living in Bethany. Most of the people (95%) were White. A small number were Asian (1.6%). Also, 1.6% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 120 households, which are like homes where people live. About 19.3% of these homes had kids under 18 living there. Many homes (64.2%) were married couples living together.
The people in Bethany are of different ages. About 19.3% were under 18 years old. About 48% were between 18 and 64 years old. And 32.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 41 years.
Education in Bethany
Students in Bethany go to schools in the Wayne Highlands School District.
Famous People from Bethany
- John Azor Kellogg: He was a military leader and a politician from Wisconsin. A politician is someone who works in government.
- David Wilmot: He was also a politician.
- George Washington Woodward: He was a politician who served in the US House of Representatives. He was also considered for a very important job on the Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the United States.
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