Hometown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Hometown, Pennsylvania
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The intersection of PA 54 and PA 309 in Hometown
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.00 sq mi (5.17 km2) |
| • Land | 2.00 sq mi (5.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,414 |
| • Density | 707.71/sq mi (273.27/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-35448 |
Hometown is a small community located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which is a special area defined by the government for gathering population data.
Hometown is an important spot because it sits where major roads meet. These roads include PA 54 and PA 309. In 2020, about 1,414 people lived here.
Where is Hometown Located?
Hometown is found at coordinates 40°49′20″N 75°59′2″W / 40.82222°N 75.98389°W. It covers an area of about 5.17 square kilometers (2.0 square miles). All of this area is land.
This community is located about 3 kilometers (2 miles) north of Tamaqua. It is also about 16 kilometers (10 miles) south of Hazleton. Hometown is quite high up, sitting about 344 meters (1,129 feet) above sea level. People in Hometown use the same zip code as Tamaqua, which is 18252.
Hometown's Early History
Hometown is the oldest village in Rush Township. It was started in 1829 by a family named Duncan from Philadelphia. They opened a hotel there.
In 1831, Jacob Faust took over the hotel. It is said that Hometown was a favorite place for the original Native American people who lived in the area.
Who Lives in Hometown?
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| 2020 | 1,414 | — | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 1,399 people living in Hometown. These people lived in 575 households. Many of these households were families.
Most people in Hometown were White. A small number were African American or Asian. About 19.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 22.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in Hometown was 47 years.
See also
In Spanish: Hometown (Pensilvania) para niños
