Cecil-Bishop, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Cecil-Bishop, Pennsylvania
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Location of Cecil-Bishop in Washington County
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 Cecil-Bishop, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.77 sq mi (7.18 km2) |
| • Land | 2.77 sq mi (7.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,730 |
| • Density | 984.85/sq mi (380.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
15321, 15350, 15361
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389290 |
Cecil-Bishop is a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP) in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. A CDP is like a town or community that doesn't have its own local government, but the U.S. Census Bureau still counts its population. In 2020, about 2,730 people lived here.
Cecil-Bishop is made up of two smaller communities: Cecil, which is larger and in the west, and Bishop, which is smaller and in the east. Sometimes people just call the area "Cecil" or "Bishop."
Where is Cecil-Bishop?
Cecil-Bishop is located in the state of Pennsylvania. You can find it at these map coordinates: 40.322303 degrees North and -80.191384 degrees West.
The total area of Cecil-Bishop is about 2.5 square miles (or 7.18 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Cecil-Bishop?
The number of people living in Cecil-Bishop changes over time. Here's how the population has been counted in recent years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,585 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,476 | −4.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,730 | 10.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,585 people living in Cecil-Bishop. Most people in the area were White (about 98.84%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from other backgrounds or more than one background.
Most households in Cecil-Bishop were families. About 36% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many families were married couples living together.
The people living in Cecil-Bishop had a mix of ages. About 25.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Cecil-Bishop was 38 years old.
