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Force, Pennsylvania
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U.S. Post Office, Force, PA, April 2012
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 Force, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Force, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Elk |
| Township | Jay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 213 |
| • Density | 1,000.00/sq mi (386.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15841
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-26504 |
Force is a small community located in Jay Township, Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for counting people, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city.
As of the 2020 census, about 213 people lived in Force. The community is situated along Pennsylvania Route 255, a road that connects it to nearby towns like St. Marys and Penfield.
Origin of the Name
The community of Force was named after a person called Jack Force. He was a "frontiersman," which means he was one of the early explorers and settlers in a new, undeveloped area.
Population Information
This section shows how many people have lived in Force over time. The numbers come from the official United States Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 253 | — | |
| 2020 | 213 | −15.8% | |
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More Information
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