Ernest, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Ernest, Pennsylvania
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Location of Ernest in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
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 Ernest, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Ernest, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Indiana |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
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| • Total | 417 |
| • Density | 1,813.04/sq mi (700.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15739
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| FIPS code | 42-24040 |
Ernest is a small town located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 422 people lived there.
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History of Ernest
A post office opened in Ernest in 1903. It stayed open until 1973. Ernest was the very first coal town started by the Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company in Indiana County.
The town was originally called McKees Mills. But after Adrian Iselin, who was a main owner of the Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal & Iron Company, visited the new mine, he decided to change the name. He renamed the town "Ernest" to honor his son, who was born in 1876.
Geography of Ernest
Ernest is located at 40°40′39″N 79°09′51″W / 40.677609°N 79.164228°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers about 0.2 square miles (0.61 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 584 | — | |
| 1990 | 492 | −15.8% | |
| 2000 | 501 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 462 | −7.8% | |
| 2020 | 422 | −8.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 420 | −9.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 501 people living in Ernest. These people lived in 208 households, and 122 of these were families. The population density was about 2,134.6 people per square mile.
About 30.8% of the households had children under 18 years old. Also, 43.3% of households were married couples living together. About 35.1% of all households were made up of single individuals.
The average age of people in Ernest was 36 years old. About 26.9% of the population was under 18. About 17.0% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Famous Person from Ernest
- Bernice Gera, who was the first female umpire in a professional baseball game.
See also
In Spanish: Ernest (Pensilvania) para niños
