Gilberton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gilberton, Pennsylvania
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Continental Hose Co. #3 in Gilberton.
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Location of Gilberton in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
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 Gilberton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Gilberton, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Incorporated | 1873 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 579 |
| • Density | 408.03/sq mi (157.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17934
17949 (Mahanoy Plane) |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-29088 |
Gilberton is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is about four miles (7 km) west of Mahanoy City. In 2020, about 583 people lived there.
Long ago, Gilberton was much bigger. In 1900, over 4,300 people lived there, and many worked in coal mining. This area has a lot of anthracite coal, which is a type of hard, black coal. The coal mining industry was very important to Gilberton's history.
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What's in a Name?
Gilberton got its name from a man named John Gilbert. He was an owner of coal mines in the area.
Where is Gilberton?
Gilberton is located in Pennsylvania. It covers an area of about 1.5 square miles (3.76 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The borough is made up of three smaller communities:
- Mahanoy Plane
- Maizeville
- Ducktown (also known as Gilberton Proper)
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 3,098 | — | |
| 1890 | 3,687 | 19.0% | |
| 1900 | 4,373 | 18.6% | |
| 1910 | 5,401 | 23.5% | |
| 1920 | 4,766 | −11.8% | |
| 1930 | 4,227 | −11.3% | |
| 1940 | 3,710 | −12.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,641 | −28.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,712 | −35.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,293 | −24.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,096 | −15.2% | |
| 1990 | 953 | −13.0% | |
| 2000 | 867 | −9.0% | |
| 2010 | 769 | −11.3% | |
| 2020 | 583 | −24.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 583 | −24.2% | |
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The number of people living in Gilberton has changed a lot over the years. In 1910, it had its largest population with over 5,400 residents. Since then, the population has slowly decreased.
In 2000, there were 867 people living in Gilberton. About 23.6% of the homes had children under 18. The average age of people living in Gilberton was 40 years old.
Gilberton Coal Company
The Gilberton Coal Company was started in 1940 by John B. Rich. It is located on the eastern side of the borough. This company is still working today, continuing the long history of coal mining in the area.
Images for kids
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United Methodist Church in Gilberton.
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Main Street of Maizeville (PA 54).
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Naspinsky's Bar in Mahanoy Plane.
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Mahanoy Creek in Mahanoy Plane.
See also
In Spanish: Gilberton (Pensilvania) para niños
