Elim, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Elim, Pennsylvania
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Location within Cambria County
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 Elim, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Elim, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Township | Upper Yoder |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.02 sq mi (5.25 km2) |
| • Land | 1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,364 |
| • Density | 1,687.06/sq mi (651.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15905
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-22976 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867488 |
Elim is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government. Elim is located in Cambria County, within Upper Yoder Township. In 2020, about 3,364 people lived there.
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Where is Elim Located?
Elim is found in the southwestern part of Cambria County. Its exact location is 40 degrees 17 minutes 57 seconds North and 78 degrees 56 minutes 24 seconds West. It sits in the eastern area of Upper Yoder Township.
Nearby Towns and Cities
Elim shares borders with a few other places. To the north, you'll find Westmont and Southmont. To the east, it borders Ferndale and the city of Johnstown.
Elevation and Area
Elim is located on high ground. It rises more than 500 feet (about 152 meters) above the valley of the Stonycreek River. The total area of Elim is about 5.24 square kilometers (2.02 square miles). Most of this area, 5.16 square kilometers (1.99 square miles), is land. A small part, 0.08 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Elim?
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| 2020 | 3,364 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 4,175 people living in Elim. This number went down to 3,727 people by the 2010 census. By 2020, the population was 3,364.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 1,580 households in Elim. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 1,072 were families. A family is usually a group of related people living together.
Population Age Breakdown
The people living in Elim have a range of ages. In 2000, about 16.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 27.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Elim was 46 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Elim was $36,484 per year. For families, the average income was higher, at $48,496 per year. The average income per person in Elim was $18,345. About 7.7% of all the people in Elim lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level set by the government.
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2017 reunion
See also
In Spanish: Elim (Pensilvania) para niños
