Friedensburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Friedensburg
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 Friedensburg
Location in Pennsylvania
Friedensburg
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.73 sq mi (4.49 km2) |
| • Land | 1.73 sq mi (4.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,041 |
| • Density | 600.69/sq mi (231.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
17933
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| Area code(s) | 570 and 272 |
| FIPS code | 42-27936 |
Friedensburg is a small community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 1,041 people lived there.
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Where is Friedensburg?
Friedensburg is located in the eastern part of Pennsylvania, a state in the United States. Its exact location is at 40.604343 degrees North and 76.229900 degrees West. This small community covers an area of about 4.49 square kilometers (or 1.73 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Friedensburg?
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| 2020 | 1,041 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 828 people living in Friedensburg. These people made up 375 households, with 241 of them being families. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,041 people.
Age Groups in Friedensburg
The people living in Friedensburg come from all age groups. In 2000, about 19.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 5.6% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, 29.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 25.4% of the population. Finally, 20.2% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age in Friedensburg was 42 years.
Households and Families
Many different types of households live in Friedensburg. About 23.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half, 50.7%, were married couples living together. Some households (8.5%) had a female head with no husband present. About 31.5% of households were made up of just one person. Of these, 16.0% were single people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Friedensburg para niños
