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Glenburn, Pennsylvania
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 Glenburn, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Glenburn, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna |
| Township | Glenburn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,148 |
| • Density | 654.88/sq mi (252.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18411
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-29496 |
Glenburn is a small community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2020, about 1,148 people lived in Glenburn. It is located in the state of Pennsylvania, in the United States. Glenburn is about 10 miles north of Scranton. It is part of a growing suburban area called the "Abingtons". You can find Glenburn between Clarks Summit and Dalton.
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Exploring Glenburn's Location
Glenburn is located at coordinates 41°30′58″N 75°43′27″W. A major road, U.S. Route 6/11, runs through the community. This road is also called the Lackawanna Trail. It is a four-lane highway. This highway connects Glenburn to Scranton in the south. It also goes north to Factoryville, which is about 5 miles away.
Land and Water in Glenburn
Glenburn covers a total area of about 1.79 square miles (4.66 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.75 square miles (4.54 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.12 square kilometers), is water.
The community is in a valley. This valley is home to the South Branch of Tunkhannock Creek. This creek flows north and west. It eventually joins the Susquehanna River.
Who Lives in Glenburn?
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| 2020 | 1,148 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 953 people living in Glenburn. These people lived in 385 households. About 274 of these were families.
Most people in Glenburn are White (95.3%). There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 2.7% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Glenburn
The people in Glenburn are spread across different age groups. About 21.1% of the population is under 18 years old. Most people, about 61.3%, are between 18 and 64 years old. About 17.6% of the residents are 65 years old or older. The average age in Glenburn in 2010 was 47.3 years.
Learning in Glenburn
Glenburn does not have its own public schools. Students living in Glenburn attend schools in the Abington Heights School District. This school district is known for being highly rated.
Schools for Glenburn Students
Younger students in elementary school go to either Waverly Elementary or Clarks Summit Elementary schools. All middle school students attend Abington Heights Middle School. High school students go to Abington Heights High School.
See also
In Spanish: Glenburn (Pensilvania) para niños
