Driftwood, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Driftwood, Pennsylvania
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View of westbound PA 555 from PA 120 in Driftwood
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Location of Driftwood in Cameron County, Pennsylvania.
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 Driftwood, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Driftwood, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cameron |
| Settled | 1804 |
| Incorporated (borough) | 1872 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.56 sq mi (6.62 km2) |
| • Land | 2.49 sq mi (6.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
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| • Total | 38 |
| • Density | 15.27/sq mi (5.89/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| ZIP code |
15832
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-19976 |
Driftwood is a small town, called a borough, located in Cameron County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 38 people, according to the 2020 census.
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History of Driftwood
The name "Driftwood" comes from a nearby stream called Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek. People started settling in this area way back in 1804. Later, in 1872, Driftwood officially became a borough.
Where is Driftwood?
Driftwood is found in the southern part of Cameron County. It sits right where two creeks, the Bennett Branch and the Driftwood Branch, join together to form Sinnemahoning Creek. This main creek then flows east into the West Branch Susquehanna River.
The town is located at the bottom of a deep valley, or gorge. This valley was carved out by the creeks over many years. It's about 1,200 feet deep!
Two main roads pass through Driftwood. Pennsylvania Route 120 follows the Driftwood Branch north for about 18 miles to Emporium, which is the main town in Cameron County. It also goes east for about 27 miles to Renovo. Pennsylvania Route 555 heads west from Driftwood for about 25 miles to Weedville.
The borough of Driftwood covers a total area of about 2.56 square miles (6.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water from the creeks.
People of Driftwood
The number of people living in Driftwood has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 504 | — | |
| 1890 | 628 | 24.6% | |
| 1900 | 509 | −18.9% | |
| 1910 | 517 | 1.6% | |
| 1920 | 478 | −7.5% | |
| 1930 | 282 | −41.0% | |
| 1940 | 293 | 3.9% | |
| 1950 | 289 | −1.4% | |
| 1960 | 203 | −29.8% | |
| 1970 | 184 | −9.4% | |
| 1980 | 163 | −11.4% | |
| 1990 | 116 | −28.8% | |
| 2000 | 103 | −11.2% | |
| 2010 | 67 | −35.0% | |
| 2020 | 36 | −46.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 36 | −46.3% | |
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Life in 2010
In 2010, there were 67 people living in Driftwood. There were 35 households, which are like homes where people live. About half of these households were families.
Most of the people in Driftwood were White. A small number of people were African American or from two or more races.
The population included people of all ages. About 10% were under 18 years old, and about 24% were 65 years or older. The average age of people living in Driftwood was about 51 years old.
Famous People from Driftwood
Driftwood is known as the birthplace of a couple of interesting people:
- Garrett Cochran was born here.
- The famous cowboy actor Tom Mix was also born in the area. Even though his exact birthplace was a few miles away, his address was listed as Driftwood.
Images for kids
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View of westbound PA 555 from PA 120 in Driftwood
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Location of Driftwood in Cameron County, Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Driftwood (Pensilvania) para niños
