Hydetown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hydetown, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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PA 8 northbound in Hydetown
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A small town with a big heart.
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Location of Hydetown in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
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 Hydetown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Crawford |
| Founded | 1862 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.24 sq mi (5.81 km2) |
| • Land | 2.24 sq mi (5.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation
(middle of borough)
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1,250 ft (380 m) |
| Highest elevation
(east side of borough)
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1,560 ft (480 m) |
| Lowest elevation | 1,220 ft (370 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 526 |
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(2022)
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521 |
| • Density | 235.84/sq mi (91.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16328
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
Hydetown is a small town, also called a borough, located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It was founded a long time ago, in 1862.
According to the 2020 United States Census, about 526 people live in Hydetown. This number is similar to the population in 2010.
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Exploring Hydetown's Location and Landscape
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Hydetown is in the eastern part of Crawford County. It is surrounded by Oil Creek Township.
A main road, Pennsylvania Route 8, goes through the borough. This road can take you about 3 miles (5 km) southeast to Titusville. It also goes north about 6 miles (10 km) to Centerville. Another road, Pennsylvania Route 408, leads west about 8 miles (13 km) to Townville.
The United States Census Bureau says that Hydetown covers an area of about 2.2 square miles (5.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Natural Features Around Hydetown
Hydetown is just south of an area that was shaped by glaciers a long time ago. These glaciers were huge sheets of ice that moved across the land.
The borough has two important creeks. Oil Creek flows through the northwestern and southwestern parts of Hydetown. Thompson Creek comes from the northeast and joins Oil Creek.
The lowest point in Hydetown is 1,220 feet (372 meters) above sea level. This is where Oil Creek leaves the borough. The highest point is 1,560 feet (475 meters) above sea level. This high point is found at the eastern edge of the borough.
Understanding Hydetown's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 428 | — | |
| 1880 | 405 | −5.4% | |
| 1890 | 247 | −39.0% | |
| 1900 | 337 | 36.4% | |
| 1910 | 413 | 22.6% | |
| 1920 | 336 | −18.6% | |
| 1930 | 420 | 25.0% | |
| 1940 | 446 | 6.2% | |
| 1950 | 530 | 18.8% | |
| 1960 | 679 | 28.1% | |
| 1970 | 725 | 6.8% | |
| 1980 | 760 | 4.8% | |
| 1990 | 681 | −10.4% | |
| 2000 | 605 | −11.2% | |
| 2010 | 526 | −13.1% | |
| 2020 | 526 | 0.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 521 | −1.0% | |
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The population of Hydetown has changed over the years. In 1870, there were 428 people. The population grew to 760 people in 1980. By 2020, it was 526 people.
In 2000, there were 605 people living in Hydetown. Most people living there were White (99.17%). A small number were Asian (0.83%). About 0.66% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 251 households in 2000. A household is a group of people living in the same home. About 24.7% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (53.8%) were married couples.
The average household had about 2.41 people. The average family had about 3.04 people.
Age Groups in Hydetown
The people in Hydetown are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 23.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 8.4% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.6% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.4% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18.3% was 65 years old or older.
The median age was 42 years. This means half the people were younger than 42, and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 106.5 males.
Income in Hydetown
In 2000, the median income for a household in Hydetown was $34,563. This is the middle income for all households. For families, the median income was $42,188.
The average income per person in the borough was $14,891. About 12.8% of all people in Hydetown lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level set by the government. This included 19.1% of children under 18 and 15.1% of people aged 65 or older.
Education in Hydetown
Students in Hydetown attend schools that are part of the Titusville Area School District. This district provides education for children living in and around Titusville.
