Elco, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elco
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Looking east along Railroad St
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Location of Elco in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
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 Elco
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Established | 1894 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
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| • Total | 267 |
| • Density | 956.99/sq mi (369.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
Elco is a small town, called a borough, located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 263 people lived there.
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Where is Elco Located?
Elco is found at specific map coordinates: 40 degrees, 4 minutes, 45 seconds North and 79 degrees, 52 minutes, 29 seconds West.
How Big is Elco?
The borough covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.2 square miles (0.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
What Towns are Near Elco?
Elco shares its land borders with four other places. To the north and northwest is Long Branch. To the northeast, you'll find Allenport. Roscoe is to the east, and California is to the west.
Across the Monongahela River to the south, Elco is close to two areas in Fayette County: Newell and Jefferson Township.
Who Lives in Elco?
The number of people living in Elco has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 850 | — | |
| 1910 | 944 | 11.1% | |
| 1920 | 808 | −14.4% | |
| 1930 | 704 | −12.9% | |
| 1940 | 619 | −12.1% | |
| 1950 | 596 | −3.7% | |
| 1960 | 521 | −12.6% | |
| 1970 | 459 | −11.9% | |
| 1980 | 417 | −9.2% | |
| 1990 | 373 | −10.6% | |
| 2000 | 362 | −2.9% | |
| 2010 | 323 | −10.8% | |
| 2020 | 263 | −18.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 261 | −19.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 362 people living in Elco. Most residents were White, with a small number of Asian residents and people from other backgrounds.
What are Elco's Households Like?
In 2000, there were 142 households in Elco. A household is a group of people living together. About a quarter of these households had children under 18. Half of the households were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single female parent, and others were made up of individuals living alone.
The average household had about 2 to 3 people.
How Old are Elco's Residents?
In 2000, the population of Elco included people of all ages. About 20% were under 18 years old. Around 26% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Elco was 44 years.
What About Income in Elco?
In 2000, the average income for a household in Elco was about $27,813 per year. For families, the average income was about $33,214 per year. Some families and individuals lived below the poverty line, especially those under 18 and those 65 or older.
How is Elco Governed?
The borough of Elco is run by a group of seven people called the council. They make decisions for the town. As of August 24, 2022, the council members were:
- Larry J. Pollock, Sr. - Council President
- James J. Cullen, III - Council Vice President
- Allan Waraksa - 2nd Vice President
- Susan Cullen - Council Member
- Barb Gismondi - Council Member
- Justin Vadella - Council Member
- Tom Woods - Council Member
See also
In Spanish: Elco (Pensilvania) para niños
