Edwardsville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Edwardsville, Pennsylvania
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Main Street in Edwardsville
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Location of Edwardsville in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
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 Edwardsville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Edwardsville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Settled | 1768 |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.20 km2) |
| • Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,929 |
| • Density | 4,159.49/sq mi (1,606.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
18704
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-22672 |
Edwardsville is a small town, also called a borough, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 4,918 people lived there. It's a cool place to learn about history and how towns grow!
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History of Edwardsville
Edwardsville was first settled way back in 1768. The first people to live here came from a state called Connecticut. Later, in 1884, it officially became a borough. This means it got its own local government.
Geography and Location
Edwardsville is located in a pretty spot at these coordinates: 41°15′58″N 75°54′30″W / 41.26611°N 75.90833°W.
Land and Water
The borough covers a total area of about 3.1 square kilometers (or 1.2 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 3.0 square kilometers (1.19 square miles). A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.05 square miles), is water. The famous Susquehanna River forms the southern edge of Edwardsville.
Getting Around Edwardsville
If you're driving through Edwardsville, you'll likely use U.S. Route 11. This is the main highway that runs through the borough.
Population and People
Edwardsville has seen its population change over the years. It grew a lot in the early 1900s and has been a steady community since then.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 3,284 | — | |
| 1900 | 5,165 | 57.3% | |
| 1910 | 8,407 | 62.8% | |
| 1920 | 9,027 | 7.4% | |
| 1930 | 8,847 | −2.0% | |
| 1940 | 7,998 | −9.6% | |
| 1950 | 6,686 | −16.4% | |
| 1960 | 5,711 | −14.6% | |
| 1970 | 5,633 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 5,729 | 1.7% | |
| 1990 | 5,399 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 4,984 | −7.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,816 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 4,918 | 2.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 4,911 | 2.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,984 people living in Edwardsville. The borough had many homes, with an average of about two people living in each house. The population included people of all ages, from kids to older adults. The average age of people living in Edwardsville was 38 years old.
Education in Edwardsville
Students in Edwardsville attend schools that are part of the Wyoming Valley West School District. This district helps make sure kids get a good education.
Images for kids
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A panoramic map of Edwardsville in 1891.
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Edwardsville Borough Hall
See also
In Spanish: Edwardsville (Pensilvania) para niños
