Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Chestnuthill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.32 sq mi (11.18 km2) |
| • Land | 4.28 sq mi (11.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
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| • Total | 1,700 |
| • Density | 397.57/sq mi (153.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18322
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-09000 |
Brodheadsville is a small community in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for gathering population data. In 2020, about 1,700 people lived here. The students in Brodheadsville go to schools in the Pleasant Valley School District.
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Where is Brodheadsville?
Brodheadsville is located in Pennsylvania. It sits at a specific point on the map: 40.926724 degrees north and 75.404707 degrees west. This is near the eastern part of the state.
Land and Water Area
The community covers a total area of about 4.3 square miles (11.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.11 square kilometers), is water.
Main Roads and Travel
Several important roads meet in Brodheadsville. Pennsylvania Route 115 and 715 both start here. They connect Brodheadsville to other towns like Wilkes-Barre and Henryville. U.S. Route 209 also passes through, linking Brodheadsville to places like Lehighton and Stroudsburg. These roads make it easy to travel in and out of the community.
Who Lives in Brodheadsville?
The number of people living in Brodheadsville changes over time.
- In 2000, there were 1,637 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 1,800 people.
- By 2020, it was 1,700 people.
Community Makeup
In 2000, there were 602 households in Brodheadsville. A household is a group of people living together. Most households (about 64.8%) were married couples. About 35.4% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people living in Brodheadsville came from different backgrounds:
- About 93.77% were White.
- About 2.50% were African American.
- About 1.47% were Asian.
- A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds.
- About 2.87% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population of Brodheadsville includes people of all ages.
- About 26.0% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Brodheadsville was 38 years old.
Household Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Brodheadsville was $46,389 per year. For families, the average income was $52,333 per year. The average income per person was $24,140. A small percentage of families (3.3%) and people (9.2%) lived below the poverty line.
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