Jerseytown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Jerseytown, Pennsylvania
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 Jerseytown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Jerseytown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Columbia |
| Township | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 625 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 175 |
| • Density | 241.71/sq mi (93.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
17815
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| FIPS code | 42-38152 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1178061 |
Jerseytown is a small community located in Madison Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a specific area that the government counts for population and other statistics. Jerseytown is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is also part of the larger Bloomsburg-Berwick micropolitan area.
In 2020, the population of Jerseytown was 175 people.
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History of Jerseytown
The land where Jerseytown is located was first purchased in 1785. This happened shortly after the American Revolutionary War ended. The Welliver family bought the land.
Later, in 1826, a tannery was built in Jerseytown. A tannery is a place where animal hides are turned into leather. Today, Jerseytown remains a rural area. It has a small population.
Geography and Location
Jerseytown is found in the western part of Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It is near the center of Madison Township. The area covers about 1.9 square kilometers (0.73 square miles). Almost all of this area is land.
Roads and Travel
Two important state roads serve Jerseytown. These are Route 44 and Route 254.
- Route 44 goes northeast about 3.5 miles to Millville. It also goes southwest about 16 miles to Milton.
- Route 254 travels southeast about 10 miles to Bloomsburg. Bloomsburg is the main town in Columbia County. Route 254 also goes northwest/west about 11 miles to Turbotville.
Landscape
The area around Jerseytown is mostly farmland. You can also find some forests there.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 175 | — | |
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The population of Jerseytown was 175 people in 2020. This number comes from the United States Census Bureau.
In the year 2000, there were 150 people living in Jerseytown. Most of the people living there were White. A very small number were Native American. Also, a small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 50 households in Jerseytown in 2000. Many of these households were married couples living together. Some households had children under 18 years old. The average household had about 2.88 people.
