Castanea, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Castanea, Pennsylvania
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Location in Clinton County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Clinton |
| Township | Castanea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.39 sq mi (3.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.36 sq mi (3.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,047 |
| • Density | 767.60/sq mi (296.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17726
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| FIPS code | 42-11648 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1171315 |
Castanea is a small community in Castanea Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 1,047 people lived there.
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Where is Castanea Located?
Castanea is found in the southeastern part of Clinton County. It covers most of the western side of Castanea Township. The community is located between Bald Eagle Creek to the north and Bald Eagle Mountain to the south.
A road called Jarrett Avenue crosses Bald Eagle Creek. This road connects the center of Castanea with U.S. Route 220. It also links Castanea to the nearby city of Lock Haven to the north.
How Big is Castanea?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Castanea covers a total area of about 3.60 square kilometers (1.39 square miles). Most of this area, about 3.53 square kilometers (1.36 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.07 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Castanea?
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| 2020 | 1,047 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,189 people living in Castanea. These people made up 497 households and 357 families. Most of the people in Castanea Township live within this specific community.
What are the Households Like?
Out of the 497 households in 2000:
- About 26% had children under 18 living with them.
- About 62% were married couples living together.
- About 7% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- About 28% were not families.
- About 21% of households had only one person living there.
- About 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
On average, there were about 2 to 3 people in each household.
What is the Age Range?
In 2000, the people in Castanea were spread out by age:
- About 20% were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Castanea was 41 years.
Fun Places to Visit in Castanea
Castanea has a few interesting places you might like to visit:
- Harvey's Run Park: This park is a great spot to relax and play. You can find it on T366 street.
- Train Station Restaurant: If you like trains and good food, this restaurant is for you! It's located on Logan Ave.
- Train Station Museum/Hotel: Right next to the restaurant, you'll find a museum and hotel. It's a cool place to learn about trains and maybe even stay overnight. You can find it on Bridge St.
- Bald Eagle Valley Trail: This trail is perfect for walking or biking. It's located near the Train Station Museum/Hotel, offering a nice outdoor adventure.
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