Jefferson, Greene County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Jefferson, Greene County,
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Borough
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Site of the former Monongahela College on Pennsylvania Route 188
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| Etymology: Thomas Jefferson | |
Location of Jefferson in Greene County, Pennsylvania.
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 Jefferson, Greene County,
Pennsylvania Location in Pennsylvania
Jefferson, Greene County,
Pennsylvania Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Greene |
| Established | 1795 |
| Named for | Thomas Jefferson |
| Government | |
| • Body | Jefferson Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 960 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 253 |
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241 |
| • Density | 1,345.74/sq mi (519.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15344
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-37880 |
Jefferson is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. This town was named after Thomas Jefferson, who was a very important person in American history.
In 2020, about 253 people lived in Jefferson. This number was a little lower than in 2010, when 270 people lived there.
Where is Jefferson Located?
Jefferson is in the northeastern part of Greene County, Pennsylvania. It's surrounded by a separate area called Jefferson Township.
A main road, Pennsylvania Route 188, goes right through the middle of Jefferson. If you drive east on this road for about 3 miles (5 km), you'll reach Dry Tavern. If you drive west for about 7 miles (11 km), you'll get to Waynesburg, which is the main town of Greene County.
The town of Jefferson covers a total area of about 0.19 square miles (0.49 square kilometers), and all of it is land. A small stream called the South Fork of Tenmile Creek flows just north of the town.
How Many People Live in Jefferson?
The number of people living in Jefferson has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 347 | — | |
| 1890 | 327 | −5.8% | |
| 1900 | 311 | −4.9% | |
| 1910 | 357 | 14.8% | |
| 1920 | 392 | 9.8% | |
| 1930 | 528 | 34.7% | |
| 1940 | 557 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 575 | 3.2% | |
| 1960 | 442 | −23.1% | |
| 1970 | 366 | −17.2% | |
| 1980 | 413 | 12.8% | |
| 1990 | 355 | −14.0% | |
| 2000 | 337 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 270 | −19.9% | |
| 2020 | 253 | −6.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 241 | −10.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 337 people living in Jefferson. Most of the people living in the town were White. The average age of people in Jefferson was 41 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Jefferson (condado de Greene, Pensilvania) para niños
