Blooming Valley, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Blooming Valley, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Intersection of PA 77 and PA 198 in Blooming Valley
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Location of Blooming Valley in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
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 Blooming Valley, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Crawford County |
| Founded | 1845 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2) |
| • Land | 2.02 sq mi (5.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation
(middle of borough)
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1,285 ft (392 m) |
| Highest elevation
(East side of borough)
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1,530 ft (470 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(tributary to Woodcock Creek)
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1,220 ft (370 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 342 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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342 |
| • Density | 170.47/sq mi (65.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
Blooming Valley is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 342 people lived there. This was a small increase from 337 people counted in 2010.
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Exploring Blooming Valley's Location
Blooming Valley is found near the middle of Crawford County. Its exact spot is 41°40′49″N 80°2′32″W / 41.68028°N 80.04222°W.
Neighboring Towns and Areas
The borough shares its borders with several other places:
- To the north and west, it borders Woodcock Township.
- To the east, it borders Richmond and Randolph townships.
- To the south, it borders East Mead Township.
Major Roads and Travel
Two main roads, PA 77 and PA 198, meet right in the center of Blooming Valley.
- PA 77 goes southwest about 6 miles (9.7 km) to Meadville, which is the main town of the county. It also goes northeast about 30 miles (48 km) to Corry.
- PA 198 goes northwest about 7 miles (11 km) to Saegertown. It also goes southeast about 6 miles (9.7 km) to Guys Mills.
Size and Natural Features
Blooming Valley covers a total area of about 2.04 square miles (5.28 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.02 square miles (5.23 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
Waterways and Elevation
Blooming Valley sits on a natural divide between two streams: Blooming Valley Run and Sugar Creek. These streams eventually flow into French Creek. A swampy area separates the two streams. The land in the borough ranges in height from about 1,219 feet (372 meters) at Blooming Valley Run to about 1,530 feet (466 meters) near its eastern edge.
Understanding Blooming Valley's Population
The number of people living in Blooming Valley has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 209 | — | |
| 1880 | 232 | 11.0% | |
| 1890 | 206 | −11.2% | |
| 1900 | 177 | −14.1% | |
| 1910 | 150 | −15.3% | |
| 1920 | 141 | −6.0% | |
| 1930 | 195 | 38.3% | |
| 1940 | 218 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 256 | 17.4% | |
| 1960 | 296 | 15.6% | |
| 1970 | 358 | 20.9% | |
| 1980 | 374 | 4.5% | |
| 1990 | 391 | 4.5% | |
| 2000 | 378 | −3.3% | |
| 2010 | 337 | −10.8% | |
| 2020 | 342 | 1.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 342 | 1.5% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 378 people living in Blooming Valley. Most of the people were White, with a small number of African American residents and people of two or more races.
The population was spread out across different age groups:
- About 27.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 3.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Blooming Valley was 38 years.
See also
In Spanish: Blooming Valley para niños
