Cokeburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Cokeburg, Pennsylvania
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Location of Cokeburg in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
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 Cokeburg, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Established | 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 629 |
| • Density | 1,786.93/sq mi (690.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15324
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
Cokeburg is a small town, also called a borough, located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It became a town in 1902. Since 1950, it has been part of the larger Pittsburgh metropolitan area. In 2020, about 626 people lived there.
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Geography of Cokeburg
Cokeburg is found at a specific spot on the map: 40.100120 degrees North and 80.063637 degrees West. This helps us pinpoint its exact location.
Land and Water
The town covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (about 1 square kilometer). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits. A small stream called Pigeon Creek flows through the area.
Roads and Travel
You can travel through Cokeburg using Pennsylvania Route 917. This road helps connect the town to other places nearby.
People of Cokeburg
Cokeburg has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,302 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,691 | 29.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,550 | −8.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,415 | −8.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,170 | −17.3% | |
| 1960 | 989 | −15.5% | |
| 1970 | 845 | −14.6% | |
| 1980 | 796 | −5.8% | |
| 1990 | 724 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 705 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 630 | −10.6% | |
| 2020 | 626 | −0.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 624 | −1.0% | |
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Population Details
According to the 2000 census, there were 705 people living in Cokeburg. Most of the people living in the borough were White (98.87%). A small number were Asian (0.14%) or from two or more races (0.99%).
The average household in Cokeburg had about 2.29 people. About 21% of the people living there were under 18 years old. The median age was 42 years old. This means half the people were younger than 42 and half were older.
Famous Person from Cokeburg
- Donald P. Bellisario (born August 8, 1935): He is a well-known television producer and screenwriter. He has created many popular TV shows.
See also
In Spanish: Cokeburg (Pensilvania) para niños
