Burnside, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Burnside, Pennsylvania
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The Irvin-Patchin House on Main Street
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Location of Burnside in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
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Map showing Clearfield County in Pennsylvania
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 Burnside, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Clearfield |
| Incorporated | 1874 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.73 sq mi (4.49 km2) |
| • Land | 1.68 sq mi (4.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 188 |
| • Density | 111.90/sq mi (43.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15721
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-10280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215094 |
Burnside is a small town, called a borough, located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 188 people lived there.
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Exploring Burnside's Location
Burnside is found in the southwestern part of Clearfield County. It sits right next to the West Branch Susquehanna River.
Where is Burnside Located?
Burnside is surrounded by Burnside Township to its north, east, and south. To its west, you'll find Indiana County.
Travel and Roads in Burnside
A main road, U.S. Route 219, goes through Burnside. This road can take you about 37 miles (60 km) north to DuBois. If you head south, it's about 26 miles (42 km) to Ebensburg.
How Big is Burnside?
The total area of Burnside is about 1.73 square miles (4.49 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.68 square miles (4.35 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Burnside
The number of people living in Burnside has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| 1880 | 279 | — | |
| 1890 | 292 | 4.7% | |
| 1900 | 647 | 121.6% | |
| 1910 | 493 | −23.8% | |
| 1920 | 480 | −2.6% | |
| 1930 | 350 | −27.1% | |
| 1940 | 414 | 18.3% | |
| 1950 | 400 | −3.4% | |
| 1960 | 307 | −23.2% | |
| 1970 | 316 | 2.9% | |
| 1980 | 347 | 9.8% | |
| 1990 | 350 | 0.9% | |
| 2000 | 283 | −19.1% | |
| 2010 | 234 | −17.3% | |
| 2020 | 188 | −19.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 189 | −19.2% | |
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Burnside's Population in 2000
In the year 2000, a census counted 283 people living in Burnside. These people lived in 102 households, and 79 of these were families.
The population density was about 169 people per square mile (65 people per square kilometer). There were 115 homes, with an average of 69 homes per square mile (26 homes per square kilometer).
At that time, all the residents of Burnside were White.
Households and Families
Out of the 102 households in 2000:
- About 35% had children under 18 living there.
- Nearly 62% were married couples living together.
- About 12% were led by a female with no husband present.
- About 22% were not families.
- Around 18% of all households were made up of just one person.
- About 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
On average, each household had about 2.77 people. Families had about 3.10 people.
Age Groups in Burnside
The people in Burnside were spread across different age groups:
- About 25% were under 18 years old.
- About 9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- Nearly 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Burnside was 37 years.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Burnside was $21,818. For families, the average income was $22,031. Men earned about $25,833 on average, while women earned about $12,250.
The average income per person in Burnside was $9,993.
About 22% of families and 27% of all people in Burnside lived below the poverty line. This included about 48% of those under 18 and 4% of those 65 or older.
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