East Waterford, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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East Waterford, Pennsylvania
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 East Waterford, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
East Waterford, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Juniata |
| Townships | Tuscarora, Lack |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 156 |
| • Density | 414.89/sq mi (160.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17021
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| Area code(s) | 717 and 223 |
| FIPS code | 42-22024 |
East Waterford is a small community in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, even though it's not a formally organized town or city. In 2010, about 196 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 156.
Where is East Waterford Located?
East Waterford is found in the southwestern part of Juniata County. Most of the community is in Tuscarora Township. A smaller part stretches west into Lack Township.
Pennsylvania Route 75 is a main road that goes right through the middle of East Waterford. If you travel northeast on this road, you'll reach Port Royal in about 17 miles. If you go southwest, you'll get to Doylesburg in about 13 miles.
The area of East Waterford is about 0.97 square kilometers (or 0.38 square miles), and it's all land. A stream called Tuscarora Creek flows along the northern edge of the community. This creek eventually flows into the Juniata River.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 156 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 185 people living in East Waterford. These people lived in 78 different homes. About 29.5% of these homes had children under 18 years old. Most of the people living in East Waterford were White, and a small percentage were Asian.
The average age of people in East Waterford in 2000 was 42 years old. About 22.7% of the population was under 18, and 14.6% were 65 or older.
