Dale, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dale, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Residential neighborhood on David Street
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Location of Dale in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Incorporated | 1891 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,008 |
| • Density | 5,631.28/sq mi (2,172.89/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 | 42-18000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215016 |
Dale is a small town, also called a borough, in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's part of the larger Johnstown, Pennsylvania area. In 2020, about 1,008 people lived there.
Where is Dale Located?
Dale is in the southwestern part of Cambria County. You can find it at these coordinates: 40°18′38″N 78°54′14″W / 40.31056°N 78.90389°W. Even though it's surrounded by the city of Johnstown, Dale is its own separate town. It even has a different school district!
The United States Census Bureau says that Dale covers a total area of about 0.46 square kilometers (0.18 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Dale?
The number of people living in Dale has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,503 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,285 | 52.0% | |
| 1920 | 3,115 | 36.3% | |
| 1930 | 3,364 | 8.0% | |
| 1940 | 3,291 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 3,310 | 0.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,807 | −15.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,274 | −19.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,906 | −16.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,642 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,503 | −8.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,234 | −17.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,008 | −18.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,503 people living in Dale. There were 685 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The average number of people in each home was about 2.19.
The population has changed over time. For example, in 2010, the population was 1,234. By 2020, it had decreased to 1,008 people.
