Blanchard, Centre County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Blanchard, Pennsylvania
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 Blanchard, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Blanchard, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Centre |
| Township | Liberty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 645 ft (197 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 597 |
| • Density | 418.07/sq mi (161.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16826
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| FIPS code | 42-06960 |
| GNIS code | 1192165 |
Blanchard is a small community in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Blanchard is part of the larger State College, Pennsylvania area. In 2020, about 597 people lived there.
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Where is Blanchard Located?
Blanchard is in the northeastern part of Centre County. It sits in a valley near Bald Eagle Creek. This creek flows northeast and eventually joins the West Branch Susquehanna River. A nearby community called Eagleville is just across the creek to the southeast.
Getting Around Blanchard
Pennsylvania Route 150 goes right through Blanchard. If you head northeast on this road for about 1 mile (1.6 km), you'll reach Beech Creek in Clinton County. If you go southwest for about 12 miles (19 km), you'll find Interstate 80 near Milesburg.
Nature Nearby
Just 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of Blanchard, along PA 150, you'll find Bald Eagle State Park. This park is home to the Joseph Foster Sayers Reservoir, which is also on Bald Eagle Creek. It's a great place for outdoor activities!
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Blanchard CDP covers a total area of about 1.43 square miles (3.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its boundaries.
Who Lives in Blanchard?
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| 2020 | 597 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 740 people living in Blanchard. There were 293 households, which means 293 different homes where people lived. Most of the people living in Blanchard were White (97.5%). A small number were Native American or Asian. About 0.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
About 33.8% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many homes (53.9%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.53 people.
The people in Blanchard have a mix of ages. About 23.6% were under 18 years old. About 16.2% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Blanchard was 40 years old.
Money Matters
In 2010, the average income for a household in Blanchard was $33,906 per year. For families, the average income was $52,625. The average income per person was $19,064. About 14.6% of the people in Blanchard lived below the poverty line.
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Blanchard post office
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Location within Centre County
See also
In Spanish: Blanchard (condado de Centre) para niños
