Brisbin, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Brisbin, Pennsylvania
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Brisbin, Pennsylvania
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Location of Brisbin in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
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Map showing Clearfield County in Pennsylvania
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 Brisbin, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Clearfield |
| Settled | 1854 |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,590 ft (480 m) |
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| • Total | 422 |
| • Density | 591.04/sq mi (228.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
16620
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-08744 |
Brisbin is a small town, called a borough, located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 422 people lived there.
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Where is Brisbin Located?
Brisbin is found in the southeastern part of Clearfield County. Its exact location is 40°50′15″N 78°21′10″W / 40.837600°N 78.352704°W. The town is mostly surrounded by Woodward Township. A small part of Decatur Township is to its east. The town of Houtzdale is right to the south.
Land and Water in Brisbin
Brisbin covers a total area of about 1.89 square kilometers (0.73 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 1.85 square kilometers (0.71 square miles). A small part, about 0.04 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
A stream called Gose Run flows through Brisbin. This stream then joins Beaver Run, which flows into Moshannon Creek. Moshannon Creek is a branch of the West Branch Susquehanna River.
How Many People Live in Brisbin?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,508 | — | |
| 1900 | 666 | −55.8% | |
| 1910 | 459 | −31.1% | |
| 1920 | 570 | 24.2% | |
| 1930 | 436 | −23.5% | |
| 1940 | 501 | 14.9% | |
| 1950 | 463 | −7.6% | |
| 1960 | 398 | −14.0% | |
| 1970 | 364 | −8.5% | |
| 1980 | 387 | 6.3% | |
| 1990 | 369 | −4.7% | |
| 2000 | 413 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 411 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 422 | 2.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 421 | 2.4% | |
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The population of Brisbin has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1890, over 1,500 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 422.
Who Lives in Brisbin?
Based on the 2000 census, there were 413 people living in Brisbin. These people made up 166 households and 124 families. Most of the people living in Brisbin were White.
About 34% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, about 60%, were married couples living together. About 22% of all households were made up of single individuals. Around 10% of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 2.9 people.
Age Groups in Brisbin
The people in Brisbin are spread across different age groups.
- About 23.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 5.3% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 31.2%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.5% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.5% was 65 years old or older.
The average age in Brisbin was 38 years.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Brisbin was $30,250 per year. For families, the average income was $35,875 per year. The average income for each person in the borough was $13,805.
About 16% of families and 18.8% of all people in Brisbin lived below the poverty line. This included about 30.5% of children under 18 and 7.5% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Brisbin para niños
