Elderton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elderton, Pennsylvania
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Community Building 211 South Lytle Street
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Location of Elderton in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
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 Elderton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Armstrong |
| Settled | 1822 |
| Incorporated | 1859 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,264 ft (385 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 334 |
| • Density | 1,034.06/sq mi (399.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15736
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| Area code(s) | 724, 878 |
| FIPS code | 42-22832 |
Elderton is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 334 people lived there. Elderton was first settled in 1822 and became an official borough in 1859.
Where is Elderton?
Elderton is found in the eastern part of Armstrong County. It's located at about 40 degrees North and 79 degrees West. This means it's in the northern part of the world, west of the Prime Meridian.
A main road, U.S. Route 422, passes by Elderton. You can travel about 13 miles northwest to reach Kittanning. Or, you can go about 12 miles southeast to get to Indiana.
The United States Census Bureau says that Elderton covers a total area of about 0.8 square kilometers (or 0.32 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the borough limits.
How Many People Live in Elderton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 196 | — | |
| 1870 | 235 | 19.9% | |
| 1880 | 299 | 27.2% | |
| 1890 | 243 | −18.7% | |
| 1900 | 293 | 20.6% | |
| 1910 | 285 | −2.7% | |
| 1920 | 261 | −8.4% | |
| 1930 | 311 | 19.2% | |
| 1940 | 354 | 13.8% | |
| 1950 | 336 | −5.1% | |
| 1960 | 387 | 15.2% | |
| 1970 | 428 | 10.6% | |
| 1980 | 420 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 371 | −11.7% | |
| 2000 | 358 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 356 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 334 | −6.2% | |
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Over the years, the number of people living in Elderton has changed. In 1860, there were 196 residents. The population grew to its highest in 1970 with 428 people. By 2020, the population was 334.
In the year 2000, there were 358 people living in Elderton. Most of the people were White. About 30% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Elderton was 40 years old.
Cemeteries in Elderton
Elderton has a few cemeteries where people are buried. These include:
- Elderton Cemetery
- Elderton Presbyterian Church Cemetery
- Elderton United Methodist Church Cemetery
See also
In Spanish: Elderton para niños
