Deemston, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Deemston
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Kinder's Mill, a historic site in the borough
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Location of Deemston in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
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 Deemston
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Established | 1894 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.59 sq mi (24.84 km2) |
| • Land | 9.59 sq mi (24.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 754 |
| • Density | 78.63/sq mi (30.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
Deemston is a small town, known as a borough, located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It became part of the larger Pittsburgh metropolitan area in 1950. According to the 2020 census, about 751 people live there.
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History of Deemston
Deemston has an interesting past. A significant historical site in the borough is Kinder's Mill. This mill was recognized for its importance and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This means it's a special place worth preserving.
Geography of Deemston
Deemston is located at specific coordinates: 40.018777 degrees North and 80.043805 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Deemston covers a total area of about 9.6 square miles (24.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the borough's borders.
Neighboring Towns and Areas
Deemston shares its borders with five other communities. To the north, you'll find Beallsville. To the east is Centerville.
To the south and southeast, Deemston borders East Bethlehem Township. On the southwest side, it touches Morgan Township, which is in Greene County. Finally, to the west, Deemston is next to West Bethlehem Township.
Population and People of Deemston
The number of people living in Deemston has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 428 | — | |
| 1910 | 477 | 11.4% | |
| 1920 | 499 | 4.6% | |
| 1930 | 648 | 29.9% | |
| 1940 | 710 | 9.6% | |
| 1950 | 775 | 9.2% | |
| 1960 | 873 | 12.6% | |
| 1970 | 711 | −18.6% | |
| 1980 | 829 | 16.6% | |
| 1990 | 770 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 809 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 722 | −10.8% | |
| 2020 | 751 | 4.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 746 | 3.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 809 people living in Deemston. These people lived in 313 households, and 239 of these were families. The average number of people in each household was about 2.56.
The population included people of different ages. About 22.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. The median age in Deemston was 40 years. This means half the population was younger than 40 and half was older.
The median income for a household in Deemston in 2000 was $35,598. For families, the median income was $41,188.
