Enon Valley, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Enon Valley Post Office
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| Etymology: "Valley of Many Waters" | |
Location in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Counties | Lawrence |
| Established | 1899 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation
(center of borough)
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995 ft (303 m) |
| Highest elevation
(two locations at southeast and western border)
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1,140 ft (350 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(North Fork Little Beaver Creek)
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785 ft (239 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 301 |
| • Density | 615.54/sq mi (237.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
16120
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| Area codes | 724, 878 |
Enon Valley is a small town called a borough in southern Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 297 people lived there. It is part of the larger Pittsburgh area.
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Exploring Enon Valley's Location
Enon Valley is located at specific geographic coordinates: 40.856310 degrees North and -80.456192 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The borough covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the borough limits.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Enon Valley has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 471 | — | |
| 1900 | 395 | — | |
| 1910 | 354 | −10.4% | |
| 1920 | 359 | 1.4% | |
| 1930 | 360 | 0.3% | |
| 1940 | 368 | 2.2% | |
| 1950 | 392 | 6.5% | |
| 1960 | 455 | 16.1% | |
| 1970 | 427 | −6.2% | |
| 1980 | 408 | −4.4% | |
| 1990 | 355 | −13.0% | |
| 2000 | 387 | 9.0% | |
| 2010 | 306 | −20.9% | |
| 2020 | 297 | −2.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 294 | −3.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 387 people living in Enon Valley. Most of the people living there were White (98.71%). A small number were African American (0.52%) or Asian (0.52%).
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 138 households in the borough. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households (63.8%) were married couples living together. About 36.2% of households had children under 18 years old.
The average household had about 2.8 people. The average family had about 3.23 people.
Age Groups in Enon Valley
The population in Enon Valley includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 25.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 29.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 13.4% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in the borough was 36 years. This means half the population was younger than 36 and half was older.
Education for Students
The Blackhawk School District is responsible for the schools that serve the children and teens living in Enon Valley.
Getting Around: Transportation
Main Roads and Highways
Two important roads pass through or near Enon Valley, helping people travel to and from the borough:
- PA 351
- PA 551
