Friendsville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Friendsville, Pennsylvania
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St. Francis Xavier Church
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Location of Friendsville in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
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 Friendsville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Friendsville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Susquehanna |
| Settled | 1819 |
| Incorporated | 1847 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.50 sq mi (3.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 101 |
| • Density | 67.56/sq mi (26.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
18818
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-27968 |
Friendsville is a small place called a borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's a quiet community. In 2020, about 100 people lived there.
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History of Friendsville
Friendsville was started in 1819. It got its name because many of the first people who settled there were Quakers. Quakers are also known as the Society of Friends, and they are a religious group.
Geography and Location
Friendsville is located in Pennsylvania. You can find it at these coordinates: 41°55′5″N 76°2′49″W / 41.91806°N 76.04694°W.
Area of Friendsville
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (3.87 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Friendsville has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 185 | — | |
| 1860 | 202 | 9.2% | |
| 1870 | 223 | 10.4% | |
| 1880 | 176 | −21.1% | |
| 1890 | 139 | −21.0% | |
| 1900 | 110 | −20.9% | |
| 1910 | 103 | −6.4% | |
| 1920 | 74 | −28.2% | |
| 1930 | 74 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 76 | 2.7% | |
| 1950 | 65 | −14.5% | |
| 1960 | 60 | −7.7% | |
| 1970 | 77 | 28.3% | |
| 1980 | 72 | −6.5% | |
| 1990 | 102 | 41.7% | |
| 2000 | 91 | −10.8% | |
| 2010 | 111 | 22.0% | |
| 2020 | 100 | −9.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 100 | −9.9% | |
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Life in Friendsville (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 111 people living in Friendsville, making up 44 households and 29 families. This means there were about 74 people for every square mile.
Most of the people living in Friendsville were White (91.9%). There were also Black residents (6.3%) and Native American residents (1.8%).
Many households (31.8%) had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households (52.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.5 people, and families had about 3 people.
The ages of people living in Friendsville varied:
- 27.9% were under 18 years old.
- 55% were between 18 and 64 years old.
- 17.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Friendsville was 42.5 years.
See also
In Spanish: Friendsville (Pensilvania) para niños
