Coaldale, Bedford County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coledale, Pennsylvania
Six Mile Run
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Location of Coaldale in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
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 Coledale, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| County | Bedford |
| Settled | 1855 |
| Incorporated | 1865 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,939 ft (591 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 126 |
| • Density | 3,705.88/sq mi (1,442.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16679
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-14584 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1172081 |
Coaldale is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 126 people lived there. The local post office is actually called Six Mile Run. Coaldale was first settled in 1855 and officially became a borough in 1865.
Where is Coaldale Located?
Coaldale is in the northeastern part of Bedford County. It sits in a valley near a stream called Six Mile Run. This stream flows into the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River.
The town is surrounded by Broad Top Township. It is about 8 miles (13 km) south of the start of Raystown Lake. The county seat, Bedford, is about 26 miles (42 km) northeast of Coaldale.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Coaldale is very small. Its total area is only about 0.03 square miles (0.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Coaldale?
The number of people living in Coaldale has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1870 | 262 | — | |
| 1880 | 258 | −1.5% | |
| 1890 | 272 | 5.4% | |
| 1900 | 348 | 27.9% | |
| 1910 | 311 | −10.6% | |
| 1920 | 300 | −3.5% | |
| 1930 | 250 | −16.7% | |
| 1940 | 273 | 9.2% | |
| 1950 | 231 | −15.4% | |
| 1960 | 187 | −19.0% | |
| 1970 | 174 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 233 | 33.9% | |
| 1990 | 143 | −38.6% | |
| 2000 | 146 | 2.1% | |
| 2010 | 161 | 10.3% | |
| 2020 | 126 | −21.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 127 | −21.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 146 people living in Coaldale. These people lived in 57 different homes, and 42 of these were families. Most people in Coaldale were White (98.63%). A small number were African American (0.68%) or from two or more races (0.68%). About 2.74% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes (38.6%) had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes (50.9%) were married couples living together. Some homes (12.3%) had a female head of household without a husband.
The average number of people in each home was 2.56. For families, the average was 2.86 people. The median age of people in Coaldale was 34 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34, and half were older.
