Fredericksburg, Crawford County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Fredericksburg, Crawford County,
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Along PA 102 northbound
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Location of Fredericksburg in Crawford County
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Location of Crawford County in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Crawford County |
| Township | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2) |
| • Land | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,130 ft (340 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 733 |
| • Density | 419/sq mi (161.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
Fredericksburg is a small community in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
In 2010, about 733 people lived here. This number was lower than in 2000. Back then, Fredericksburg included an area now called Kerrtown.
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Where is Fredericksburg Located?
Fredericksburg is in the middle of Crawford County. It is part of Vernon Township.
Nearby Towns and Waterways
To the east, Fredericksburg borders the city of Meadville. Meadville is the main town of Crawford County. To the south, it is next to the Kerrtown community.
A river called French Creek helps form the border with Meadville. Another stream, Cussewago Creek, flows through Fredericksburg. It runs from west to east, north of the town center. The main road, Pennsylvania Route 102, also known as Cussewago Road, runs through the area.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fredericksburg covers about 4.5 square kilometers (about 1.7 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Fredericksburg?
The people living in Fredericksburg make up its community. The U.S. Census helps us understand more about them.
Population Details from 2000
In 2000, there were 1,140 people living in Fredericksburg. They lived in 507 different homes. Many of these were families.
Most of the people were White (about 96.58%). There were also African American, Native American, and Asian residents. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Homes and Families
About 26.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. Nearly half of the homes (47.1%) were married couples. Some homes had a female head without a husband. About 32.3% of homes were single individuals. Many older people (65 or older) lived alone.
On average, about 2.25 people lived in each home. For families, the average was 2.82 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population in 2000 was spread across different age groups:
- 20.4% were under 18 years old.
- 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Fredericksburg was 40 years.
See also
In Spanish: Fredericksburg (condado de Crawford) para niños
