Corsica, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Corsica, Pennsylvania
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Location of Corsica in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
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 Corsica, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Corsica, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Jefferson |
| Settled | 1802 |
| Incorporated | 1860 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,613 ft (492 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 319 |
| • Density | 704.19/sq mi (271.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15829
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-16304 |
Corsica is a small town, called a borough, located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 319 people lived there. This borough was named after the island of Corsica, which is famous as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. The current mayor of Corsica is David Leadbetter.
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History of Corsica
Corsica was first settled in 1802 and officially became a borough in 1860. The town faced a big challenge in 1873 when a terrible fire destroyed many of its businesses and homes. Despite this, the community rebuilt and continued to grow.
Geography and Location
Corsica is found in the western part of Jefferson County. Its western edge touches the border of Clarion County.
How to Get Around Corsica
U.S. Route 322 runs right through the middle of Corsica. This road is known as Main Street in town.
- If you travel east on Route 322 for about 6 miles (10 km), you will reach Brookville. Brookville is the main town for Jefferson County.
- Going west on Route 322 for about 10 miles (16 km) will take you to Clarion.
Nearby Highways
Interstate 80, a major highway, passes just north of Corsica. You can get onto I-80 from Exit 73, which connects to Pennsylvania Route 949.
- I-80 goes east about 27 miles (43 km) to DuBois.
- I-80 goes west about 54 miles (87 km) to Interstate 79 near Mercer.
Pennsylvania Route 949 also helps you get around:
- It leads northeast about 8 miles (13 km) to Sigel.
- It leads south about 5 miles (8 km) to Summerville.
Size of Corsica
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough of Corsica covers a total area of about 0.45 square miles (1.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
The population of Corsica has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 249 | — | |
| 1870 | 372 | 49.4% | |
| 1880 | 391 | 5.1% | |
| 1890 | 338 | −13.6% | |
| 1900 | 293 | −13.3% | |
| 1910 | 301 | 2.7% | |
| 1920 | 358 | 18.9% | |
| 1930 | 391 | 9.2% | |
| 1940 | 481 | 23.0% | |
| 1950 | 421 | −12.5% | |
| 1960 | 431 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 374 | −13.2% | |
| 1980 | 381 | 1.9% | |
| 1990 | 337 | −11.5% | |
| 2000 | 354 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 357 | 0.8% | |
| 2020 | 319 | −10.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 354 people living in Corsica. These people lived in 145 households, and 94 of those were families. Most of the people living in Corsica were White (98.59%). A small number were Asian (0.85%) or from two or more races (0.56%).
Households and Families
Out of the 145 households in 2000:
- About 30% had children under 18 living with them.
- Over half (55.2%) were married couples living together.
- About 30% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- Around 11.7% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had about 2.44 people, and the average family had about 3.08 people.
Age Groups
The population in Corsica in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- 26.6% were under 18 years old.
- 11.0% were between 18 and 24.
- 28.0% were between 25 and 44.
- 20.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 14.1% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in Corsica was 34 years. This means half the people were younger than 34 and half were older.
Education in Corsica
The Clarion-Limestone Area School District is responsible for public education in Corsica. This school district provides classes from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
- Students in kindergarten through 6th grade attend Clarion-Limestone Elementary School.
- Students in 7th through 12th grade attend Clarion-Limestone Jr/Sr High School.
Community Services
The borough of Corsica is home to the Corsica Volunteer Fire Department. This group of dedicated volunteers helps keep the community safe by responding to emergencies and fires.
