Coal Center, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Coal Center, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Federal St between Green and Apple
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Location of Coal Center in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
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 Coal Center, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Established | 1814 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
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| • Total | 110 |
| • Density | 964.91/sq mi (372.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
Coal Center is a small town, also called a borough, located right on the Monongahela River in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's part of the bigger Pittsburgh metropolitan area. In 2020, about 110 people lived there.
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History of Coal Center
Coal Center started way back in 1814. It was first called Greenfield. In 1834, it officially became a borough under that name. Later, in 1883, its name was changed to Coal Center.
Geography and Climate
Where is Coal Center?
Coal Center is located at specific coordinates: 40°4′11″N 79°54′3″W / 40.06972°N 79.90083°W. It's a very small area. Most of it is land, but a small part is water, which comes from the Monongahela River.
What is the Climate Like?
The weather in Coal Center usually has hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Neighboring Areas
Coal Center has only one land border. It is surrounded by the town of California to its south, southwest, and west. Across the Monongahela River, to the northeast, Coal Center is next to Newell in Fayette County.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Coal Center has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 557 | — | |
| 1890 | 569 | 2.2% | |
| 1900 | 742 | 30.4% | |
| 1910 | 816 | 10.0% | |
| 1920 | 724 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 629 | −13.1% | |
| 1940 | 705 | 12.1% | |
| 1950 | 584 | −17.2% | |
| 1960 | 419 | −28.3% | |
| 1970 | 317 | −24.3% | |
| 1980 | 255 | −19.6% | |
| 1990 | 184 | −27.8% | |
| 2000 | 134 | −27.2% | |
| 2010 | 139 | 3.7% | |
| 2020 | 110 | −20.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 109 | −21.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 134 people living in the borough. Most residents were White. A small percentage of people identified with two or more races. Some residents had Polish, Russian, English, German, Irish, Croatian, or Italian family backgrounds.
Families and Households
In 2000, there were 59 households in Coal Center. About 22% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households were made up of individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.27 people.
Age Groups
The population in Coal Center includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 17.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17.9% were 65 years or older. The average age of residents was 38 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Coal Center was $23,125 per year. For families, the average income was $28,125. The average income for each person in the borough was $13,827. Some families and individuals lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Coal Center (Pensilvania) para niños
