Broad Top City, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Broad Top City, Pennsylvania
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Church of Christ on Railroad Avenue
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Location of Broad Top City in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
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 Broad Top City, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Broad Top City, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Huntingdon |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,975 ft (602 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 367 |
| • Density | 542.10/sq mi (209.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16621
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-08896 |
| Local phone exchanges: 635 | |
Broad Top City is a small town, also called a borough, located in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 371 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2010.
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Geography of Broad Top City
Broad Top City is found in the southwestern part of Huntingdon County. It is surrounded by Carbon Township on three sides. Wood Township is to its east.
Highland Location
The borough sits on top of a high, flat area of land called a plateau. This plateau is about 1,970 feet (600 m) above sea level. Imagine a big, flat table on top of a hill.
Roads and Travel
Pennsylvania Route 913 is a main road that goes right through the middle of Broad Top City. If you travel west on this road, you will reach Dudley in about 2.5 miles. If you go southeast, you will arrive at Robertsdale in about 2 miles. Both directions involve going downhill from the borough.
Area Size
The United States Census Bureau says that Broad Top City covers an area of about 0.68 square miles (1.75 km2). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Broad Top City
The number of people living in Broad Top City has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1870 | 327 | — | |
| 1880 | 298 | −8.9% | |
| 1890 | 240 | −19.5% | |
| 1900 | 258 | 7.5% | |
| 1910 | 478 | 85.3% | |
| 1920 | 519 | 8.6% | |
| 1930 | 511 | −1.5% | |
| 1940 | 610 | 19.4% | |
| 1950 | 483 | −20.8% | |
| 1960 | 334 | −30.8% | |
| 1970 | 283 | −15.3% | |
| 1980 | 340 | 20.1% | |
| 1990 | 331 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 384 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 452 | 17.7% | |
| 2020 | 371 | −17.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 367 | −18.8% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 384 people living in Broad Top City. These people lived in 162 different homes. Most of the people living there were White.
Households and Families
Out of the 162 homes in 2000, about 3 out of 10 had kids under 18 living there. More than half of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband. Other homes were made up of individuals or groups of friends.
Age Groups
The people in Broad Top City come from all age groups. In 2000, about 20% of the population was under 18 years old. About 17% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the borough was 43 years. This means there was a good mix of younger people, adults, and older residents.
Income and Living
In 2000, the average income for a household in Broad Top City was $27,500. For families, the average income was $33,056. A small number of families and people faced financial challenges.
