Industry, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Industry, Pennsylvania
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Merrill Lock No. 6 (1904)
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Location in Beaver County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Beaver |
| Settled | 1836 |
| Organized as township | 1858 |
| Incorporated as borough | 1960 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.98 sq mi (28.43 km2) |
| • Land | 10.13 sq mi (26.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.84 sq mi (2.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,838 |
| • Density | 181.35/sq mi (70.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15052
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-36944 |
Industry is a small town, called a borough, located in western Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. It sits right along the Ohio River. In 2020, about 1,838 people lived there. Industry is also part of the larger Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
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History of Industry
The area that is now Industry was first settled in 1836. It was officially organized as the Township of Industry in 1856. This township was created from parts of two other townships: Ohio Township and Brighton Township.
The name "Industry" was chosen to show that the town wanted to grow and have many businesses. A post office was even set up there a bit earlier, in 1833. Later, in 1960, the township officially became a borough.
Geography of Industry
Industry is located at coordinates 40.656017 degrees North and -80.409538 degrees West.
The main road that goes through the borough is Pennsylvania Route 68. This road is also known as Midland Beaver Road. It connects Industry to Midland in the west and Beaver in the east.
The United States Census Bureau says that Industry covers a total area of about 28.4 square kilometers (10.98 square miles). Most of this area, about 26.2 square kilometers (10.13 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.2 square kilometers (0.84 square miles), is water, which makes up about 7.68% of the total area.
Neighboring Communities
Industry shares its land borders with several other places. To the north, it borders Brighton Township. In the far northeast corner, it touches Vanport Township. To the southwest, you'll find Midland, and to the northwest is Ohioville.
Across the Ohio River to the south, Industry is next to Shippingport, Raccoon Township, and Potter Township.
Population of Industry
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 499 | — | |
| 1910 | 764 | — | |
| 1920 | 834 | 9.2% | |
| 1930 | 996 | 19.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,208 | 21.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,788 | 48.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,338 | 30.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,442 | 4.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,417 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,124 | −12.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,921 | −9.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,835 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,838 | 0.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,810 | −1.4% | |
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Understanding the population helps us learn about the people who live in Industry. In the year 2000, there were 1,921 people living in the borough. These people lived in 772 households, and 581 of those were families.
The population density was about 195.2 people per square mile (70.02 people per square kilometer). This means how many people live in a certain area.
Most of the people in Industry are White, making up about 96.88% of the population in 2000. There were also smaller percentages of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.41% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 28.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 60.0%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.47 people.
Recreation in Industry
A small part of Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 173 is located within Industry. These lands are usually used for outdoor activities like hunting and enjoying nature.
Education in Industry
Industry is home to the main campus of the Western Beaver County School District. This includes the Western Beaver Junior/Senior High School, where students in the area attend classes.
