Daisytown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Daisytown, Pennsylvania
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Fire station on Vogel Street
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Location of Daisytown in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Settled | 1776 |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,778 ft (542 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 298 |
| • Density | 1,252.10/sq mi (483.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15902
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-17976 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215015 |
Daisytown is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 298 people lived here.
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Where is Daisytown Located?
Daisytown is found in the southwestern part of Cambria County. It's right next to the city of Johnstown, bordering it to the south and west. Daisytown sits on a hill, about 1,778 feet (542 meters) above sea level. This means it's about 600 feet (183 meters) higher than the downtown area of Johnstown.
How Big is Daisytown?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Daisytown is quite small. It covers a total area of about 0.6 square kilometers (0.24 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the borough limits.
Who Lives in Daisytown?
The number of people living in Daisytown has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 435 | — | |
| 1910 | 382 | −12.2% | |
| 1920 | 414 | 8.4% | |
| 1930 | 389 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 386 | −0.8% | |
| 1950 | 442 | 14.5% | |
| 1960 | 388 | −12.2% | |
| 1970 | 371 | −4.4% | |
| 1980 | 421 | 13.5% | |
| 1990 | 367 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 356 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 326 | −8.4% | |
| 2020 | 298 | −8.6% | |
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In the year 2000, about 356 people lived in Daisytown. Most of the people living there were White. There were 139 households, which are like homes where people live. Many of these households were families, including some with children under 18.
Age Groups in Daisytown
In 2000, the people in Daisytown were of different ages. About 22.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Daisytown was 41 years.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Daisytown was about $36,667. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $38,229. The average income for each person in the town was about $14,736. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line at that time.
