DuBois, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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DuBois, Pennsylvania
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Downtown DuBois
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Location of DuBois in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
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Map showing Clearfield County in Pennsylvania
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 DuBois, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Pennsylvania | ||||
| County | Clearfield | ||||
| Settled | 1812 | ||||
| Laid out | 1872 | ||||
| Incorporated (borough) | 1881 | ||||
| Incorporated (city) | 1914 | ||||
| Government | |||||
| • Type | City Council | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 3.26 sq mi (8.44 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 3.22 sq mi (8.34 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 1,410 ft (430 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,510 | ||||
| • Density | 2,333.02/sq mi (900.88/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP Code |
15801
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| Area code(s) | 814 | ||||
| FIPS code | 42-20136 | ||||
DuBois is a city in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's the biggest community in the county. DuBois is about 100 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. In 2020, about 7,510 people lived here. It's a main city in the DuBois, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of DuBois
DuBois was first settled in 1812. It was planned out in 1872. The area became a borough in 1881 and then a city in 1914.
The town was started by John Rumbarger. It was first named after him. The Rumbarger Cemetery is the only part left of his original settlement. Later, the town was renamed for John DuBois. He was a rich lumber boss from a French family. Many of the first buildings and homes were paid for or given by his lumber mill.
In 1938, John E. DuBois, his nephew, gave the family's large house and land. This became the home for the DuBois Campus of Penn State University. At first, DuBois was known for lumber. But soon, bituminous coal mining became the main business.
Over the years, there were talks about joining DuBois with nearby Sandy Township. In 2021, people in both areas voted to combine. This new, larger city is expected to form between 2024 and 2026. Together, DuBois and Sandy Township would have about 18,000 people.
Where is DuBois?
DuBois is in the northwest part of Clearfield County. It is surrounded by Sandy Township. To the southwest is the community of Sandy. To the southeast is Oklahoma.
The city covers about 3.26 square miles. Most of this is land, with a small part being water. Sandy Lick Creek flows through DuBois from east to west. This creek is part of the Allegheny River and Ohio River system.
Weather in DuBois
DuBois has a humid continental climate. This means it has cold winters with lots of snow. Summers are warm and humid. The average temperature in July is about 69°F (20.6°C). In January, it's about 24°F (-4.4°C). The average temperature for the whole year is about 48°F (8.9°C).
| Climate data for DuBois, Pennsylvania (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1962–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
73 (23) |
79 (26) |
88 (31) |
89 (32) |
92 (33) |
101 (38) |
96 (36) |
91 (33) |
86 (30) |
79 (26) |
72 (22) |
101 (38) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 55.6 (13.1) |
55.5 (13.1) |
67.2 (19.6) |
78.2 (25.7) |
84.0 (28.9) |
86.5 (30.3) |
88.2 (31.2) |
86.9 (30.5) |
83.9 (28.8) |
76.3 (24.6) |
67.4 (19.7) |
56.5 (13.6) |
89.5 (31.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 31.5 (−0.3) |
34.7 (1.5) |
44.2 (6.8) |
57.8 (14.3) |
68.2 (20.1) |
75.4 (24.1) |
79.3 (26.3) |
77.9 (25.5) |
71.0 (21.7) |
59.4 (15.2) |
46.9 (8.3) |
36.3 (2.4) |
56.9 (13.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 24.5 (−4.2) |
26.8 (−2.9) |
35.2 (1.8) |
47.2 (8.4) |
57.4 (14.1) |
65.1 (18.4) |
69.1 (20.6) |
67.7 (19.8) |
61.0 (16.1) |
50.1 (10.1) |
39.2 (4.0) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
47.8 (8.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.4 (−8.1) |
18.8 (−7.3) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
36.5 (2.5) |
46.6 (8.1) |
54.8 (12.7) |
58.8 (14.9) |
57.6 (14.2) |
51.0 (10.6) |
40.7 (4.8) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
23.3 (−4.8) |
38.6 (3.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −26 (−32) |
−21 (−29) |
−7 (−22) |
8 (−13) |
22 (−6) |
32 (0) |
40 (4) |
34 (1) |
29 (−2) |
16 (−9) |
2 (−17) |
−14 (−26) |
−26 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.93 (74) |
2.38 (60) |
3.26 (83) |
3.72 (94) |
3.69 (94) |
4.66 (118) |
4.36 (111) |
3.89 (99) |
3.96 (101) |
3.40 (86) |
3.21 (82) |
2.96 (75) |
42.42 (1,077) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 13.6 | 12.5 | 14.1 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 14.5 | 14.2 | 13.5 | 13.3 | 14.7 | 13.5 | 14.1 | 168.6 |
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People in DuBois
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 2,718 | — | |
| 1890 | 6,149 | 126.2% | |
| 1900 | 9,375 | 52.5% | |
| 1910 | 12,623 | 34.6% | |
| 1920 | 13,681 | 8.4% | |
| 1930 | 11,595 | −15.2% | |
| 1940 | 12,080 | 4.2% | |
| 1950 | 11,497 | −4.8% | |
| 1960 | 10,667 | −7.2% | |
| 1970 | 10,112 | −5.2% | |
| 1980 | 9,290 | −8.1% | |
| 1990 | 8,286 | −10.8% | |
| 2000 | 8,123 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 7,794 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 7,510 | −3.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 7,460 | −4.3% | |
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In 2013, the average household income was $34,340. Most adults (95%) have a high school diploma. About 22% have a college degree or higher.
What is the population like?
In 2010, there were 7,794 people in DuBois. Most people (96.3%) were White. About 0.6% were African American, and 0.9% were Asian. About 1.2% were Hispanic or Latino.
About 22.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.4% were 65 years or older. More than half of the population (52.5%) were female.
Getting Around and Business
How do people travel?
DuBois has its own airport, DuBois Regional Airport. It's about 10 miles northwest of the city. You can fly from here to Washington Dulles International Airport and Pittsburgh International Airport.
The city is close to Interstate 80. This is a major highway. Other important roads include U.S. Route 219, U.S. Route 322, and U.S. Route 119. These roads connect DuBois to other cities like Buffalo, New York, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and Cleveland, Ohio.
Fullington Trailways runs a bus station in DuBois. It's a hub for buses going to places like Harrisburg, State College, and Pittsburgh.
What kinds of businesses are in DuBois?
DuBois has many different businesses. They make things like paper, lumber, food, and machinery. These products are sent to customers all over the world. The city's good transportation helps with this.
The DuBois Mall is a shopping center for the area. It has popular stores like Old Navy and JC Penney.
Healthcare in DuBois
Penn Highlands Healthcare is a big healthcare group based in DuBois. It's the largest employer in the city. They help patients from ten counties. Their hospitals include Penn Highlands DuBois, which used to be called DuBois Regional Medical Center.
News and Media
Television and Print
DuBois gets its TV channels from the Johnstown-Altoona-State College, PA area.
The local newspaper is The Courier-Express. It comes out every weekday evening. It covers news in DuBois and nearby counties. On Sundays, Tri-County Sunday is printed.
Schools and Learning
Colleges and Universities
For higher education, DuBois has the Pennsylvania State University – DuBois Campus. There is also Triangle Tech. Other colleges like Lock Haven University – Clearfield Campus are a short drive away.
Public Schools
The DuBois Area School District is a large school district. It has six public schools. These include:
- DuBois Area Senior High School
- DuBois Area Middle School
- C.G. Johnson Elementary School
- Juniata Elementary School
- Oklahoma Elementary School
- Wasson Avenue Elementary School
High school students can also go to Jefferson County DuBois Area Vocational-Technical School. Here, they can learn skills like construction, cooking, and computer technology.
Private Schools
DuBois also has private schools:
- Central Catholic High School (which also has a middle and elementary school)
- DuBois Christian School (for preschool through twelfth grade)
Fun Things to Do
Treasure Lake
Treasure Lake is a fun place near DuBois. It's a large, private community with over 8,000 acres. It has two lakes for boating and fishing. There are also three beaches, two golf courses, tennis courts, and swimming pools. You can also find horse stables and a campground there.
Golf
The DuBois Country Club is a very old club. It has a public golf course and a large clubhouse.
Cook Forest
Cook Forest State Park is about a 35-mile drive from DuBois. It's famous for its very old, tall trees. Some trees are over 180 feet tall! It has 27 hiking trails, covering 29 miles. You can also go hunting, trapping, and fishing in the Clarion River. Many people enjoy canoeing or kayaking on the river.
Arts and Culture
DuBois is becoming known for its local arts and entertainment.
The Winkler Gallery of Fine Arts was started by local artist Perry Winkler. It opened in 2003. It's a place where local artists can show and sell their work. The gallery also hosts the yearly DuBois Arts Festival. They offer art classes too, like stained glass and watercolor painting.
Two theater groups, "Reitz Theater Players" and "Cultural Resources Inc.", put on plays each year. They perform at the Paul G. Reitz Theater in downtown DuBois.
Local History: The Brewery
Frank Hahne started a brewery in DuBois around 1896. He chose this spot because of its excellent water. He even bought 2,300 acres around the local water source to keep it clean.
By 1906, the brewery made several types of beer, including DuBois Wurzburger and DuBois Budweiser. The "Budweiser" name caused a long argument with another brewery for 60 years!
The DuBois brewery's beers were sold far away, even in cities like Buffalo, Erie, and Pittsburgh.
When Prohibition started in 1918 (which made alcohol illegal), the brewery changed. They started making "near beer" (beer with very little alcohol) and soft drinks. They also opened an ice company. The DuBois Brewing Company was one of only two breweries in the whole country that followed the Prohibition laws. Because of this, they were one of the first to get a license to make beer again when Prohibition ended in 1933.
Frank Hahne passed away in 1932. His son, Frank Hahne Jr., took over. Since Frank Jr. had no children, he sold the brewery in 1967. The old brewery building was torn down in 2003.
Famous People from DuBois
- Thomas S. Flood, a U.S. congressman
- Sparky Lyle, a famous baseball pitcher who won an award and two World Series
- Tom Mix, an iconic cowboy film actor from the early 1900s, grew up here
- Ann McCrea, an actress from The Donna Reed Show
- Paul E. Vallely, a U.S. Army Major General and TV military expert
Images for kids
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View of DuBois
See also
In Spanish: DuBois (Pensilvania) para niños
