Branchdale, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Branchdale
|
|
|---|---|
,_Aug._2023.jpg)
Photo of Branchdale along US 209
|
|
 Branchdale
Location in Pennsylvania
Branchdale
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 328 |
| • Density | 459.38/sq mi (177.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
17923
|
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-08208 |
Branchdale is a small community located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data. In 2020, about 328 people lived in Branchdale.
Contents
Where is Branchdale Located?
Branchdale is found in the state of Pennsylvania. It's in Schuylkill County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 40°40′14″N 76°19′16″W / 40.67056°N 76.32111°W.
How Big is Branchdale?
The total area of Branchdale is quite small. It covers about 0.71 square miles (1.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Branchdale?
The number of people living in Branchdale changes over time.
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 328 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 436 people living here. These people lived in 185 different homes. About 113 of these homes were families.
Population Details
The population density in Branchdale is about 459 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, there are roughly 459 people.
Most people in Branchdale are White. A very small number of people are from two or more races. Also, a small percentage of people are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Families and Ages
In 2000, about 28% of homes in Branchdale had children under 18 years old. Nearly half of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single female parent.
The average age of people in Branchdale in 2000 was 38 years old. About a quarter of the population was under 18. Another group, about 20%, was 65 years old or older.
Images for kids
-
Photo of Branchdale along US 209
