Eyers Grove, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Eyers Grove, Pennsylvania
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Location within Columbia County
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 Eyers Grove, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Eyers Grove, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Columbia |
| Township | Greenwood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 582 ft (177 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 102 |
| • Density | 470.05/sq mi (181.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17846
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| FIPS code | 42-24448 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1174396 |
Eyers Grove is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is not a city or town, but a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city.
In 2020, about 102 people lived in Eyers Grove. It is located in Columbia County and is part of a larger area known as Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is also part of the Bloomsburg-Berwick micropolitan area, which is a group of smaller communities around a main city.
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Where is Eyers Grove Located?
Eyers Grove is found in the northwestern part of Columbia County. Specifically, it's in the southwestern corner of Greenwood Township.
Size and Water Features
The total area of Eyers Grove is about 0.57 square kilometers (0.22 square miles). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 0.01 square kilometers (0.004 square miles), is water. This water comes from Little Fishing Creek, which flows through the area.
Roads and Nearby Towns
Eyers Grove is connected by Pennsylvania Route 42. This road goes north about 2 miles (3.2 km) to a town called Millville. If you go south on the same road for about 7 miles (11 km), you will reach Bloomsburg. Bloomsburg is important because it is the main town, or county seat, for Columbia County.
Farmland in the North
A large part of Eyers Grove, especially the northern three-quarters, is made up of farmland. This means you would likely see many fields and farms there.
Who Lives in Eyers Grove?
The population of Eyers Grove has been counted several times. In 2020, there were 102 people living there.
Population Over Time
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| 2020 | 102 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 86 people living in Eyers Grove. The population has grown a little since then.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 32 households in Eyers Grove. A household means a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (24 of them) were families.
About 25% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.6%) were married couples living together. A small number (3.1%) were led by a female without a husband present. About 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
Age Groups
The people in Eyers Grove come from different age groups. In 2000:
- About 15% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 11.6% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 33.7%, were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 23.3% were older adults aged 45 to 64.
- And about 16.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Eyers Grove in 2000 was 41 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Eyers Grove para niños
