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Dunnstown, Pennsylvania
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Location in Clinton County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Clinton |
| Township | Woodward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 657 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,464 |
| • Density | 1,781.02/sq mi (687.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17745
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| FIPS code | 42-20416 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1173629 |
Dunnstown is a small community in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government just for counting people. In 2010, about 1,360 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 1,464 people.
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Where is Dunnstown Located?
Dunnstown is in the eastern part of Clinton County. It sits on the north side of the West Branch Susquehanna River. This river is a major waterway in Pennsylvania.
Nearby Towns and Roads
Pennsylvania Route 150 (also known as Woodward Avenue) crosses the river from Dunnstown. It connects the community to Lock Haven. Lock Haven is the main city and county seat of Clinton County. This means it's where the county government offices are located.
Route 150 also goes east about 6 miles (10 km) to the town of Avis. Dunnstown shares its eastern border with Dunnstable Township. Another road, Pennsylvania Route 664, goes north from Dunnstown for about 16 miles (26 km) to Haneyville.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Dunnstown is about 0.84 square miles (2.17 square kilometers) in total size. Most of this area, about 0.82 square miles (2.13 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water. This means about 1.86% of Dunnstown's area is water.
Who Lives in Dunnstown?
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| 2020 | 1,464 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,365 people living in Dunnstown. These people lived in 565 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 396 were families.
Population Details
Most people in Dunnstown are White. A very small number are Asian or from two or more races. About half a percent of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Dunnstown had about 2.32 people. The average family had about 2.74 people.
Age Groups
The population of Dunnstown includes people of all ages.
- About 19.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Dunnstown was 44 years old.
Money and Jobs
In 2000, the average income for a household in Dunnstown was $38,472 per year. For families, the average income was $46,250 per year. The average income for each person in Dunnstown was $20,251. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level set by the government.
See also
In Spanish: Dunnstown para niños
