East Washington, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Washington
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Historic homes on
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Location of East Washington in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
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 East Washington
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Established | 1892 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,853 |
| • Density | 4,126.95/sq mi (1,593.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15301
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| Website | www.eastwash.com |
East Washington is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,858 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of East Washington
East Washington has a special place called the East Washington Historic District. This area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This means it has important old buildings and places that are protected because of their history.
Where is East Washington Located?
East Washington is found at specific coordinates: 40 degrees, 10 minutes, 26 seconds North and 80 degrees, 14 minutes, 2 seconds West. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The borough is quite small. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 0.5 square miles (or 1.3 square kilometers) of land. There isn't any water area within its borders.
Who Lives in East Washington?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,051 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,300 | 23.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,561 | 20.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,859 | 19.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,106 | 13.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,304 | 9.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,483 | 7.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,198 | −11.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,241 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,126 | −5.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,930 | −9.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,234 | 15.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,858 | −16.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,846 | −17.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,930 people living in East Washington. These people lived in 903 different homes, and 492 of these were families.
The population density was about 4,225 people per square mile. This means a lot of people live in a relatively small area. There were also 983 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most people in East Washington were White (about 94%). There was also a smaller percentage of African American residents (about 4.25%) and other groups.
About 23.4% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (42.9%) were married couples. Also, 38.2% of homes had just one person living in them.
The average age of people in East Washington in 2000 was 40 years old. About 20.3% of the residents were under 18, and 15% were 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: East Washington (Pensilvania) para niños
