Fairdale, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Fairdale, Pennsylvania
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Location of Fairdale in Greene County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Cumberland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.75 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,064 |
| • Density | 1,430.35/sq mi (552.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15320
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-24544 |
Fairdale is a small community in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area the government identifies for counting people. In 2020, about 2,064 people lived there.
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Where is Fairdale Located?
Fairdale is in southwestern Pennsylvania. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 39.892667 degrees North and -79.972691 degrees West.
Fairdale's Size and Neighbors
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fairdale covers about 1.4 square miles (3.7 square kilometers) of land. It is located south of Carmichaels along PA 88.
Who Lives in Fairdale?
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| 2020 | 2,064 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,955 people living in Fairdale. There were 868 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Most people (98.72%) were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Fairdale's Families and Ages
About 24.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many homes (47.1%) were married couples living together. About 34.7% of all households were single people living alone.
The people in Fairdale had different ages. About 20.6% were under 18 years old. About 21.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in Fairdale was 44 years.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in Fairdale was $24,833 per year. For families, the average income was $34,750. About 23.5% of all people in Fairdale lived below the poverty line. This included 27.9% of children under 18 and 20.4% of people aged 65 or older.
