Friedens, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Friedens
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 Friedens
Location in Pennsylvania
Friedens
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Somerset | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,504 | |
| • Density | 478.22/sq mi (184.63/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
15541
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| Area code(s) | 814 | |
| FIPS code | 42-27928 | |
Friedens is a small community, also known as a census-designated place (CDP). It's located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,504 people lived there. Friedens is part of the larger Johnstown, Pennsylvania area.
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Exploring Friedens and Its Surroundings
Friedens is found west of Indian Lake and Shanksville. It is east of the town of Somerset. You can easily reach Friedens using US 219.
Fun Places to Visit Nearby
If you're in Friedens, there are several interesting places you can drive to:
- The Flight 93 National Memorial: This important memorial is about eight miles away. It honors the heroes of Flight 93 from September 11, 2001.
- Shawnee State Park: You can find this park if you drive towards Bedford. It's a great spot for outdoor activities.
- Laurel Mountain State Park: This park is located on the west side of Somerset.
- The town of Somerset, Pennsylvania: Somerset has unique shops and restaurants that are fun to explore.
Geography and Landscape
Friedens is located at coordinates 40.051182 degrees North and -78.995474 degrees West. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers a total area of about 3.1 square miles (8.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Like much of Somerset County, Friedens is surrounded by farmland. Many of these farms are run by families who have lived there for generations.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 1,504 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,673 people living in Friedens. There were 636 households, and 485 of these were families. The population density was about 533 people per square mile (206 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Friedens were White (99.34%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.18% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 37.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.61 people, and the average family had 3.00 people. The median age in Friedens was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
Education in Friedens
Students in Friedens attend schools within the Somerset Area School District.
Images for kids
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The official flag of Friedens, Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Friedens para niños
