Eau Claire, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Eau Claire, Pennsylvania
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Eau Claire Presbyterian Church
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Location of Eau Claire in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
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 Eau Claire, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Butler |
| Settled | 1848 |
| Incorporated | 1900 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 307 |
| • Density | 240.78/sq mi (93.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
16030
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| FIPS code | 42-22128 |
Eau Claire is a small town, called a borough, located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its name comes from French and means "Clear Water". In 2020, about 307 people lived there.
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Where is Eau Claire?
Eau Claire is located in northern Butler County, Pennsylvania. It is right next to another small town called Cherry Valley to the north.
Roads and Travel
Two main roads meet in the center of Eau Claire: Route 38 and Route 58.
- Route 38 goes north and east about 7 miles (11 km) to Emlenton, which is on the Allegheny River. It also goes south about 22 miles (35 km) to Butler, the main city of the county.
- Route 58 goes east about 7 miles (11 km) to Foxburg, also on the Allegheny River. It goes west about 16 miles (26 km) to Grove City.
Size of the Town
According to the United States Census Bureau, Eau Claire covers a total area of about 3.3 square kilometers (or 1.27 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 347 | — | |
| 1920 | 337 | −2.9% | |
| 1930 | 302 | −10.4% | |
| 1940 | 349 | 15.6% | |
| 1950 | 403 | 15.5% | |
| 1960 | 374 | −7.2% | |
| 1970 | 428 | 14.4% | |
| 1980 | 420 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 371 | −11.7% | |
| 2000 | 355 | −4.3% | |
| 2010 | 316 | −11.0% | |
| 2020 | 307 | −2.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 355 people living in Eau Claire. These people lived in 135 households, and 105 of those were families.
Who Lives in Eau Claire?
- About 35.6% of households had children under 18 living there.
- Most households, about 59.3%, were married couples living together.
- About 12.6% of households had a female head of household without a husband present.
- About 17.8% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- The average household had 2.63 people, and the average family had 2.90 people.
Age Groups
The people in Eau Claire are spread across different age groups:
- About 26.5% were under 18 years old.
- About 9.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 32.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the borough was 33 years old.
Education
Students in Eau Claire attend schools in the Moniteau School District.
See also
In Spanish: Eau Claire (Pensilvania) para niños
