Emporium, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Emporium, Pennsylvania
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Emporium and the Cameron County Courthouse from the Whitmore Road vista
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Empo
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| Motto(s):
Land of the Endless Mountains
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Location of Emporium in Cameron County, Pennsylvania.
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 Emporium, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Emporium, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cameron |
| Settled | 1810 |
| Incorporated (borough) | 1864 |
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| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,031 ft (314 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,923 |
| • Density | 2,708.45/sq mi (1,046.10/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| Zip code |
15834
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-23600 |
Emporium is a small town, also called a borough, in Pennsylvania. It is the main town, or county seat, of Cameron County. Emporium is about 100 miles (161 km) west-northwest of Williamsport.
Long ago, in the early 1900s, Emporium was a busy place. It had big power plants. Factories made things like radio tubes and light bulbs (from a company called Sylvania Electric Products). They also made paving bricks, flour, iron, and lumber. In 1900, about 2,463 people lived here. By 1910, the population grew to 2,916. Today, the population is smaller. In 2020, about 1,961 people called Emporium home.
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Where is Emporium Located?
Emporium is in the northern part of Cameron County. It sits in a valley near the Driftwood Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek. This creek flows southeast towards the West Branch Susquehanna River.
Several roads pass through Emporium. Pennsylvania Route 120 goes southeast to Driftwood (about 18 miles or 29 km away). It eventually leads to bigger cities like Lock Haven and Williamsport. Route 120 also goes west to St. Marys, which is about 19 miles (31 km) away.
Other roads connect Emporium to different areas. Pennsylvania Route 46 heads northwest to Smethport, about 27 miles (43 km) away. Pennsylvania Route 155 goes north to Port Allegany, which is about 24 miles (39 km) away. Both Smethport and Port Allegany are in the Allegheny River area.
The United States Census Bureau says Emporium covers about 0.75 square miles (1.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 898 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,156 | 28.7% | |
| 1890 | 2,147 | 85.7% | |
| 1900 | 2,463 | 14.7% | |
| 1910 | 2,916 | 18.4% | |
| 1920 | 3,036 | 4.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,929 | −3.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,775 | 28.9% | |
| 1950 | 3,646 | −3.4% | |
| 1960 | 3,397 | −6.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,074 | −9.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,837 | −7.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,513 | −11.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,526 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,073 | −17.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,961 | −5.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,924 | −7.2% | |
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In 2010, about 2,073 people lived in Emporium. There were 956 households, which are groups of people living in one home. About 498 of these were families.
Most people in Emporium are White (98.1%). A small number are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people are from two or more races. About 0.6% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (42.4%) were made up of single people. About 19.6% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household had about 2 people, and families had about 2.8 people.
The population is spread out by age. About 21.8% of people were under 18. Most people (57.4%) were between 18 and 64. About 20.8% were 65 or older. The average age in Emporium was 44 years.
The average yearly income for a household was about $32,468. For families, it was about $46,544. About 16.3% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 27.7% of those under 18.
Famous People from Emporium
Emporium has been home to some notable individuals:
- Joseph T. McNarney was a brave flying ace in World War I. He became a four-star general. During World War II, he was a top leader in the U.S. Army. He was also the Supreme Allied Commander in the Mediterranean. He even served as a Military Governor in Germany after the war. The King of the United Kingdom honored him with a special award.
- Nate Sestina (born in 1997) is a professional basketball player. He plays in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
Images for kids
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First Baptist Church
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First United Methodist Church
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St. Mark's Catholic Church
See also
In Spanish: Emporium para niños
