Big Run, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Big Run, Pennsylvania
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Big Run, Pennsylvania
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Location of Big Run in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
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 Big Run, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Jefferson |
| Settled | 1822 |
| Incorporated | 1867 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 647 |
| • Density | 936.32/sq mi (361.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15715
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-06344 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215297 |
Big Run is a small town, also called a borough, located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 647 people lived there. The borough gets its name from a nearby waterway also called Big Run.
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Where is Big Run Located?
Big Run is in the southeastern part of Jefferson County. It sits on the north side of Mahoning Creek. This creek flows west and eventually joins the Allegheny River. The waterway named Big Run meets Mahoning Creek at the western edge of the town.
Travel and Roads in Big Run
U.S. Route 119 is a main road that goes right through the middle of Big Run.
- If you travel northeast on this road, you'll reach DuBois in about 13 miles.
- If you go southwest, you'll get to Punxsutawney in about 6 miles.
Size of Big Run
The borough of Big Run covers a total area of about 1.84 square kilometers (0.71 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 1.79 square kilometers (0.69 square miles). A small part, about 0.05 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.
People of Big Run
Let's look at how the number of people living in Big Run has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 206 | — | |
| 1880 | 240 | 16.5% | |
| 1890 | 731 | 204.6% | |
| 1900 | 879 | 20.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,032 | 17.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,023 | −0.9% | |
| 1930 | 795 | −22.3% | |
| 1940 | 963 | 21.1% | |
| 1950 | 896 | −7.0% | |
| 1960 | 857 | −4.4% | |
| 1970 | 826 | −3.6% | |
| 1980 | 822 | −0.5% | |
| 1990 | 699 | −15.0% | |
| 2000 | 686 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 624 | −9.0% | |
| 2020 | 647 | 3.7% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 686 people living in Big Run. These people lived in 282 different homes, and 194 of these were families. On average, there were about 2.38 people in each home. For families, the average size was about 2.85 people.
- About 30.1% of the homes had children under 18 years old living there.
- Most homes, about 53.2%, were married couples living together.
- About 9.6% of homes had a female head of the household without a husband present.
- About 26.2% of all homes were made up of people living alone.
- About 11.0% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
Age Groups in Big Run
The people in Big Run are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 25.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Big Run was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 99.4 males.
See also
In Spanish: Big Run (Pensilvania) para niños
