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Frizzleburg, Pennsylvania
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 Frizzleburg, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Frizzleburg, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Pulaski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.84 sq mi (7.34 km2) |
| • Land | 2.82 sq mi (7.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,078 ft (329 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 442 |
| • Density | 156.52/sq mi (60.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-28014 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1175282 |
Frizzleburg is a small, unincorporated community located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is also recognized as a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau defines it as a specific area for collecting population data. In 2010, the population of Frizzleburg was 602 people. By 2020, the population was 442.
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Geography of Frizzleburg
Frizzleburg is found in the northwestern part of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It sits in the south-central area of Pulaski Township. To its south, Frizzleburg shares a border with Mahoning Township.
Major Roads in Frizzleburg
One important road, U.S. Route 422, also known as Ben Franklin Parkway, runs along the southwestern side of Frizzleburg. This route can take you about 8 miles (13 km) southeast to New Castle, which is the main town of Lawrence County. If you travel west-northwest on Route 422 for about 10 miles (16 km), you will reach the center of Youngstown, Ohio.
Another key road is Pennsylvania Route 551, which forms the eastern edge of Frizzleburg. Heading north on Route 551 for about 3 miles (5 km) leads to the village of Pulaski and Interstate 376. Going south on Route 551 for about 4 miles (6 km) will take you to Edinburg and U.S. Route 224.
Waterways and Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Frizzleburg CDP covers a total area of about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), being water. This water makes up about 0.42% of the total area.
Most of the water in Frizzleburg flows north, east, or southeast into the Shenango River. A smaller section on the southwestern side drains into Coffee Run and Marshall Run. These two streams are tributaries, meaning they flow into, the Mahoning River. The Shenango and Mahoning rivers eventually meet south of New Castle to form the Beaver River. The Beaver River then flows south into the Ohio River.
Population of Frizzleburg
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| 2020 | 442 | — | |
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The term "demographics" refers to information about the population of a place, such as how many people live there. In 2010, the population of Frizzleburg was recorded as 602 people. By the time of the 2020 United States Census, the population had changed to 442 people. This information helps us understand how the community has grown or changed over time.
