Everson, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Everson, Pennsylvania
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Location of Everson in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
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 Everson, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Everson, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Established | 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (330 m) |
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| • Total | 771 |
| • Density | 3,569.44/sq mi (1,378.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15631
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
Everson is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It became an official borough in 1903. According to the 2020 census, about 768 people live there.
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Where is Everson Located?
Everson is in the northern part of Fayette County. It sits on the south side of Jacobs Creek. This creek flows into the Youghiogheny River. Jacobs Creek also forms the border between Fayette County and Westmoreland County.
Nearby Towns and Rivers
Right across the creek to the north is the borough of Scottdale. The city of Connellsville is about 6 miles (10 km) south of Everson.
Size of Everson
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Everson covers a total area of about 0.22 square miles (0.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Everson?
The number of people living in Everson has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 905 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,759 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,988 | 13.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,900 | −4.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,809 | −4.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,520 | −16.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,304 | −14.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,143 | −12.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,032 | −9.7% | |
| 1990 | 939 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 842 | −10.3% | |
| 2010 | 793 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 768 | −3.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 756 | −4.7% | |
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Population Details (2000 Census)
In the year 2000, there were 842 people living in Everson. These people lived in 351 households, and 233 of these were families.
- Most people (96.08%) were White.
- About 3.44% were African American.
- A small number were Asian (0.12%) or from two or more races (0.36%).
Households and Families
About 29.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (49.0%) were married couples living together. About 10.0% had a female head of household without a husband present.
The average household had 2.40 people. The average family had 2.94 people.
Age Groups
The population in Everson was spread out across different age groups:
- 22.4% were under 18 years old.
- 7.8% were between 18 and 24.
- 29.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 19.1% were between 45 and 64.
- 21.0% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Everson was 39 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Everson was $25,500. For families, the average income was $30,769. About 15.9% of all people and 13.9% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 27.8% of those under 18 and 12.5% of those 65 or older.
Schools in Everson
Students in Everson attend schools that are part of the Southmoreland School District.
Famous People from Everson
- B. Smith (Barbara Smith): She was a well-known television personality and also ran several restaurants.
