East Salem, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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East Salem, Pennsylvania
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 East Salem, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
East Salem, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Juniata |
| Township | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 169 |
| • Density | 630.60/sq mi (243.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17059
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| FIPS code | 42-21792 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584453 |
East Salem is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. This means it is part of a larger area, in this case, Delaware Township.
It is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area created by the United States Census Bureau just for counting people. It helps gather information about how many people live in different parts of the country.
East Salem is located in Juniata County. You can find it where two roads meet: Pennsylvania Route 333 and Pennsylvania Route 235. It's about 4 miles north of a place called Thompsontown.
Population in East Salem
The number of people living in East Salem is counted regularly. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
According to the 2020 census, 169 people lived in East Salem. In the 2010 census, there were 186 people.
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| 2020 | 169 | — | |
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See also
- In Spanish: East Salem para niños
