Geistown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Geistown, Pennsylvania
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Location of Geistown in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Settled | 1812 |
| Incorporated | 1930 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,857 ft (566 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,363 |
| • Density | 2,208.41/sq mi (852.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-28720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215023 |
Geistown is a small town, called a "borough," in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the larger Johnstown, Pennsylvania area. In 2010, about 2,467 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 2,363.
Where is Geistown Located?
Geistown is in the southwestern part of Cambria County. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of downtown Johnstown. The borough covers a total area of about 1.07 square miles (2.7 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 871 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,037 | 19.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,148 | 107.1% | |
| 1960 | 3,186 | 48.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,633 | 14.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,304 | −9.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,749 | −16.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,555 | −7.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,467 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,363 | −4.2% | |
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Every ten years, the United States Census Bureau counts everyone living in the country. This count is called a census.
In 2000, there were 2,555 people living in Geistown. These people made up 1,105 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 749 of these households were families.
Most people in Geistown are White (97.69%). A smaller number of people are Asian (1.37%), African American (0.39%), or Native American (0.04%). Some people are from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more races.
Age Groups in Geistown
The people in Geistown are of different ages.
- About 21.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 22.8% of the population was 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in Geistown was 44 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Geistown para niños
