Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Conemaugh Township,
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Township
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Houses on Frankstown Road, near Daisytown
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Map of Cambria County, Pennsylvania highlighting Conemaugh Township
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Map of Cambria County, Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Incorporated | 1801 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.38 sq mi (29.46 km2) |
| • Land | 11.29 sq mi (29.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,943  |
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1,924 |
| • Density | 168.62/sq mi (65.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-021-15552 |
Conemaugh Township is a special kind of local government area called a township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It's located in the United States. In 2020, about 1,943 people lived here.
Conemaugh Township is part of the larger Johnstown area. This means it's connected to the city of Johnstown for things like jobs and services.
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History of Conemaugh Township
Conemaugh Township has some interesting history! Part of the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is located here. This historic site includes the Staple Bend Tunnel.
What is the Staple Bend Tunnel?
The Staple Bend Tunnel was an important part of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. This railroad was the first one built in the United States to cross the Allegheny Mountains. It helped connect the eastern and western parts of Pennsylvania.
The tunnel itself is very old. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. This means it's recognized as a special place worth preserving.
Geography of Conemaugh Township
Conemaugh Township is in the southwestern part of Cambria County. It shares borders with several other places.
Where is Conemaugh Township located?
To the west, it borders the city of Johnstown. The Little Conemaugh River forms the northern and northwestern edges of the township. However, the township also borders the borough of Franklin in some places.
The small town of Daisytown is near the southwestern corner. South Fork touches the northeastern corner.
Land and Water in Conemaugh Township
The township covers a total area of about 29.5 square kilometers (about 11.4 square miles). Most of this area is land. About 29.2 square kilometers (11.3 square miles) is land, and only a small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.09 square miles), is water.
Communities in Conemaugh Township
Several smaller communities are located within Conemaugh Township. These are often called "unincorporated communities" because they don't have their own separate local governments.
Unincorporated Communities List
- Bonair
- Newtown
- Parkstown
- Wissingertown
Population and People
The number of people living in Conemaugh Township has changed over the years.
How many people live in Conemaugh Township?
- In 2000, there were 2,145 people.
- In 2010, the population was 2,012.
- By 2020, it was 1,943 people.
- In 2021, the estimated population was 1,924.
In 2000, there were 856 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (63.2%) were married couples living together.
Age and Income in Conemaugh Township
The people living in Conemaugh Township come from different age groups. In 2000:
- About 21% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 20% of the population was 65 years or older.
- The average age was 43 years old.
The median income for a household in 2000 was $29,805. This means half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. The median income for a family was $38,867.
A small percentage of the population, about 8.7%, lived below the poverty line in 2000. This included about 13.1% of those under 18.
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Houses on Frankstown Road, near Daisytown
