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Gastonville
Location of Gastonville in Washington County
Location of Gastonville in Washington County
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Washington
Area
 • Total 2.73 sq mi (7.07 km2)
 • Land 2.73 sq mi (7.07 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,554
 • Density 936.22/sq mi (361.47/km2)
Time zone UTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (EDT)
ZIP code
15332
Area code(s) 724
FIPS code 42-28600

Gastonville is a small community in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for gathering information about its people. In 2020, about 2,554 people lived in Gastonville.

Where is Gastonville Located?

Gastonville is found in the state of Pennsylvania. It's part of Washington County. You can find it at these coordinates: 40°15′37″N 80°0′9″W / 40.26028°N 80.00250°W / 40.26028; -80.00250. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

How Big is Gastonville?

The community of Gastonville covers a total area of about 7.07 square kilometers (2.73 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.

Who Lives in Gastonville?

The number of people living in Gastonville changes over time. In 2000, there were 3,002 people. By 2010, this number was 2,818. The most recent count in 2020 showed 2,554 residents.

Community Life in Gastonville

In 2000, there were 1,246 households in Gastonville. A household is a group of people living together. Many of these were families, with 899 family groups. About 27% of households had children under 18 living there. Most households, around 57%, were married couples.

Age Groups in Gastonville

The people in Gastonville come from all age groups. In 2000, about 20% of the population was under 18 years old. About 19% were 65 years or older. The average age of people living in Gastonville was 42 years old.

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