Herndon, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Herndon, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Main Street (PA 147) in Herndon,
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Location of Herndon in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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 Herndon, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Herndon, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northumberland |
| Settled | 1827 |
| Incorporated | 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| Elevation
(center of borough)
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440 ft (130 m) |
| Highest elevation
(eastern boundary of borough)
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840 ft (260 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(Susquehanna River)
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415 ft (126 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 347 |
| • Density | 438.69/sq mi (169.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17830
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| Area code(s) | 570 and 272 |
| FIPS code | 42-34080 |
Herndon is a small town, called a borough, located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It sits right by the Susquehanna River. The town was once known as Trevorton Junction.
Herndon was first started in 1840 by Robert A. Parrish. Later, the town was named after a brave Navy commander, William Lewis Herndon. He died in 1857 while trying to save people from his sinking ship. In 2020, about 347 people lived in Herndon.
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Geography of Herndon
Herndon is located at coordinates 40°42′15″N 76°50′36″W. This means it is in the northern hemisphere, west of the Prime Meridian.
Land and Water Area
The borough covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.66 square kilometers). A large part of this area is water, about 1.0 square mile (2.61 square kilometers). The land area is around 0.8 square miles (2.05 square kilometers).
People Living in Herndon
Herndon is a small community. The number of people living there has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 306 | — | |
| 1910 | 620 | — | |
| 1920 | 656 | 5.8% | |
| 1930 | 699 | 6.6% | |
| 1940 | 687 | −1.7% | |
| 1950 | 677 | −1.5% | |
| 1960 | 622 | −8.1% | |
| 1970 | 507 | −18.5% | |
| 1980 | 483 | −4.7% | |
| 1990 | 422 | −12.6% | |
| 2000 | 383 | −9.2% | |
| 2010 | 324 | −15.4% | |
| 2020 | 347 | 7.1% | |
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Population Details (2000 Census)
In the year 2000, there were 383 people living in Herndon. These people lived in 173 households, and 106 of these were families. Most of the people living in Herndon were White (about 97.91%).
About 18.5% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 21.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Herndon was 43 years.
Income and Poverty
In 2000, the average income for a household in Herndon was $37,750 per year. For families, the average income was $44,063. About 9.4% of all people in Herndon lived below the poverty line. This included 9.1% of those under 18 and 22.1% of those aged 65 or older.
Education in Herndon
Students in Herndon attend schools that are part of the Line Mountain Jr./Sr. High School district. This school serves students from junior high through senior high.
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Location of Herndon in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Herndon (Pensilvania) para niños
