Flemington, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Flemington, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Remnant of the Bald Eagle Crosscut Canal in Flemington
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Location in Clinton County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Clinton |
| Settled | 1838 |
| Incorporated (borough) | 1864 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,271 |
| • Density | 2,787.28/sq mi (1,075.89/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| ZIP code |
17745
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-26296 |
Flemington is a small town, called a borough, located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,330 people lived here.
The area was first settled in 1770 by Squire John Flemming. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Flemming bought a large piece of land, about 1650 acres. This land was between Bald Eagle Creek and the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Much of what is now Flemington and Lock Haven was part of his land. The town was named after his family.
The Flemming family built a big house by the river. They were among the first people to settle in this area. They were also related to the Earl of Wigton from Scotland.
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Exploring Flemington's Location and Landscape
Flemington is in the southern part of Clinton County. It sits along Bald Eagle Creek. You can also see parts of the old Bald Eagle Crosscut Canal here. The city of Lock Haven, which is the county seat, is right next to Flemington on its east side.
How to Get Around Flemington
Pennsylvania Route 150 goes right through the middle of Flemington. This road leads northeast into Lock Haven. If you go southwest for about 2 miles (3.2 km), you will reach Mill Hall.
Flemington's Size and Water Areas
According to the United States Census Bureau, Flemington covers a total area of about 0.46 square miles (1.2 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water. This means about 1.30% of Flemington is covered by water.
Understanding Flemington's Population
The population of Flemington has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 912 | — | |
| 1900 | 864 | −5.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,022 | 18.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,131 | 10.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,191 | 5.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,301 | 9.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,446 | 11.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,608 | 11.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,519 | −5.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,416 | −6.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,321 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,319 | −0.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,330 | 0.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,271 | −4.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,319 people living in Flemington. There were 588 households and 398 families. Most of the people living in the borough were White (98.94%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.30% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Flemington had about 2.24 people. The average family had about 2.70 people.
Age Groups in Flemington
The population of Flemington includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- 18.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- 8.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 26.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 22.1% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in Flemington was 42 years. This means half the population was younger than 42 and half was older. For every 100 females, there were about 93.4 males.
See also
In Spanish: Flemington (Pensilvania) para niños
