Chalfant, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chalfant
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Borough
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The Parkway Steps, built in 1936.
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Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 748 |
| • Density | 4,734.18/sq mi (1,824.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15112
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| Area code(s) | 412 |
| FIPS code | 42-12496 |
Chalfant is a small town, called a borough, located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 748 people lived there.
The borough got its name from the Chalfant family. They were some of the first people to settle in the area a long time ago.
Where is Chalfant?
Chalfant is located in Pennsylvania. You can find it on a map using these coordinates: 40.409968 degrees North and 79.838285 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau, which counts people and places, says that Chalfant covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
What's Around Chalfant?
Chalfant shares its borders with three other places. To the northeast and southeast, it touches Wilkins Township. To the southwest, it borders North Braddock. And to the northwest, you'll find Forest Hills.
Who Lives in Chalfant?
The number of people living in Chalfant has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,044 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,192 | 14.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,372 | 15.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,381 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,414 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,370 | −3.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,119 | −18.3% | |
| 1990 | 959 | −14.3% | |
| 2000 | 870 | −9.3% | |
| 2010 | 800 | −8.0% | |
| 2020 | 748 | −6.5% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 870 people living in Chalfant. These people lived in 407 different homes, and 234 of these were families. The population density was about 5,498.6 people per square mile. This means a lot of people lived in a small space.
Most of the people in Chalfant were White (93.45%). There were also African American residents (3.79%), Asian residents (0.69%), and people from other backgrounds. About 0.46% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 407 homes, about 21.6% had children under 18 living there. About 40.3% of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes (11.1%) had a female head of the house without a husband. About 37.8% of all homes were single people living alone.
The average home had about 2.14 people, and the average family had about 2.85 people.
The people in Chalfant were of different ages. About 18.9% were under 18 years old. About 29.4% were between 25 and 44 years old. And about 19.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Chalfant was 41 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Chalfant was $33,125. For families, the average income was $46,471. About 9.1% of all people, and 5.6% of families, lived below the poverty line. This included 17.6% of those under 18 and 8.7% of those 65 or older.
Images for kids
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The Parkway Steps, built in 1936.
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Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Chalfant (Pensilvania) para niños
