Guys Mills, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Guys Mills, Pennsylvania
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Location of Guys Mills in Crawford County
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Location of Crawford County in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Crawford |
| Township | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,380 ft (420 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 128 |
| • Density | 825.81/sq mi (319.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16327
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
Guys Mills is a small community in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 128 people lived here.
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Geography of Guys Mills
Guys Mills is located in the northwestern part of Crawford County. You can find it at coordinates 41.630787 degrees north and 79.976325 degrees west. This area is just west of the center of Randolph Township.
How to Get Around Guys Mills
Pennsylvania Route 198 is a main road that goes through Guys Mills. If you travel northwest on this road, you'll reach Blooming Valley in about 6 miles (10 km). Going southeast for about 4 miles (6 km) will take you to Pennsylvania Route 27.
Size of Guys Mills
According to the United States Census Bureau, Guys Mills covers a total area of about 0.15 square miles (0.40 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People and Population in Guys Mills
The number of people living in Guys Mills has changed a little over the years. In 2010, there were 124 people. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 128 people.
Who Lives in Guys Mills?
In 2000, there were 133 people living in Guys Mills. Most of the people were White (99.25%), and a small number were Asian (0.75%). About 2.26% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 33 households in 2000. Many of these households (39.4%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.85 people.
Age Groups in Guys Mills
The population in Guys Mills is made up of different age groups. In 2000:
- 22.6% were under 18 years old.
- 17.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 14.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Guys Mills was 32 years.
History of Guys Mills
Guys Mills has an interesting historical connection to an important part of American history.
The John Brown Home
The John Brown Home, Tannery, & Museum is located right in Guys Mills. John Brown was a famous abolitionist who fought against slavery. His home here was a significant stop on the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was a secret network of safe houses and routes that helped enslaved African Americans escape to freedom in the years before the American Civil War.
