Galeton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Galeton, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Berger Lake
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Location of Galeton in Potter County, Pennsylvania
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 Galeton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Galeton, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Potter |
| Settled | 1810 |
| Incorporated (borough) | 1896 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation
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1,315 ft (401 m) |
| Highest elevation
(northern boundary of borough)
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2,140 ft (650 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(Pine Creek)
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1,298 ft (396 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 990 |
| • Density | 778.91/sq mi (300.78/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| ZIP Code |
16922
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-28280 |
Galeton is a small town, also called a borough, in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It's about 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Bradford, Pennsylvania. In the past, Galeton had some light industries, like factories that made knitted goods and leather. In 2020, about 993 people lived there.
Exploring Galeton's Location
Galeton is located at specific coordinates: 41.732267 degrees North and 77.644646 degrees West. This small town is almost completely surrounded by Pike Township. A tiny part of its southwestern side touches West Branch Township.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Galeton covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small portion (about 1.41%) being water.
The town is also close to Cherry Springs State Park. This park is famous for having some of the darkest night skies on the U.S. East Coast. This makes Galeton and the areas around it a popular spot for tourists who love to look at stars.
Who Lives in Galeton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 2,415 | — | |
| 1910 | 4,027 | 66.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,969 | −26.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,200 | −25.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,820 | −17.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,646 | −9.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,646 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,552 | −5.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,462 | −5.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,370 | −6.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,325 | −3.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,149 | −13.3% | |
| 2020 | 993 | −13.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 983 | −14.4% | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Galeton. In the year 2000, there were 1,325 people living in the borough. These people lived in 513 different homes, and 347 of these were families.
Most of the people in Galeton are White (about 97.36%). There are also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identify with more than one race. About 0.83% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Out of all the homes in Galeton:
- About 31% had children under 18 living there.
- Nearly 50% were married couples living together.
- About 11.9% were homes where a female head of household lived without a husband.
- About 27.5% of homes were made up of people living alone.
- About 15.6% of homes had someone 65 years old or older living by themselves.
The average home had about 2.48 people, and the average family had about 2.97 people.
The population of Galeton is spread out across different age groups:
- 25.3% were under 18 years old.
- 6.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 18.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 22.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Galeton was 40 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 86.1 males.
See also
In Spanish: Galeton (Pensilvania) para niños
