Houserville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Houserville, Pennsylvania
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Location within Centre County
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 Houserville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Houserville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Centre |
| Township | College |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 980 ft (300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,978 |
| • Density | 1,806.39/sq mi (697.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16801
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-35888 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1177510 |
Houserville is a small community in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. government defines it as a specific area for collecting population data.
Houserville is part of the larger State College, Pennsylvania area. In 2010, about 1,814 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,978.
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History of Houserville
Ancient Sites Near Houserville
Two very old archaeological sites are found between Houserville and State College. These sites are called the Houserville Site and the Tudek Site.
Scientists believe these places were used long ago to make stone tools. Some experts think these sites could be as old as 10,000 years! Both of these important historical spots are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their special historical value.
Geography of Houserville
Where is Houserville Located?
Houserville is in the southern part of Centre County, Pennsylvania. It sits within the northern area of College Township.
To the south, Houserville shares a border with another community called Lemont. Lemont is also part of College Township.
How to Get to Houserville
Houserville is about 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of the center of State College. Major highways like Interstate 99 and U.S. Route 322 meet just west of Houserville.
The easiest way to reach these highways from Houserville is by using Pennsylvania Route 26 in Lemont.
Natural Features of Houserville
The total area of Houserville is about 1.09 square miles (2.84 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Spring Creek flows along the western edge of Houserville. This creek moves northward and eventually joins Bald Eagle Creek. Bald Eagle Creek is a tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River.
People of Houserville
Population Growth in Houserville
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| 2020 | 1,978 | — | |
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In 2010, the population of Houserville was 1,814 people. By the year 2020, the number of people living in Houserville grew to 1,978. This means more people are choosing to live in this community.
Who Lives in Houserville?
In 2010, there were 734 households in Houserville. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 508 were families.
The community is made up of people from different backgrounds. Most residents are White. There are also people who identify as Black or African American, Asian, and from two or more races. A small percentage of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Houserville
The population of Houserville includes people of all ages. In 2010, about 22.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means many kids and teenagers live in Houserville.
About 10% of the population was 65 years old or older. The median age in Houserville was 39 years. This means half the people were younger than 39, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Houserville para niños
