Bulger, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bulger
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Location in Pennsylvania
Bulger
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 379 |
| • Density | 263.56/sq mi (101.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
15019
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| FIPS code | 42-10128 |
Bulger is a small community in Smith Township, Pennsylvania. It is called a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined for gathering population data. Bulger is located near the big city of Pittsburgh. In 2020, about 379 people lived there.
Bulger used to be a busy town where people worked in coal mining. This means they dug coal out of the ground. Many coal companies operated here, like the Pittsburgh Coal Company. Bulger is also known as the hometown of famous football player Doug Russell. Another person from Bulger is Kyle Golik, who writes about football for newspapers and magazines. He is part of the Football Writers Association of America.
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Getting Around Bulger
Trails for Fun
Bulger is a stop on the Panhandle Trail. This is a long path perfect for biking or walking. It stretches all the way from the Weirton area in West Virginia to the Rennerdale area in Pennsylvania.
Roads and Travel
The main road that goes through Bulger is Pennsylvania State Route 4009. This road is also known as Main Street in the town. Another important road, Pennsylvania Route 576, has an exit that leads right to Bulger and other nearby places using Beech Hollow Road.
Nearby Airports
If you need to fly, the closest big airport to Bulger is Pittsburgh International Airport. For smaller planes, pilots can also use Allegheny County Airport.
Population Facts
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| 2020 | 379 | — | |
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The population of Bulger was 379 people in 2020. This number comes from the official U.S. Census, which counts everyone living in the country every ten years.
See also
In Spanish: Bulger para niños
