Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania
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Location in Elk County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Elk |
| Settled | 1810 |
| Incorporated (borough) | 1891 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.92 sq mi (7.57 km2) |
| • Land | 2.88 sq mi (7.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,404 |
| • Density | 833.85/sq mi (322.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15845
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-38248 |
Johnsonburg is a small town, also called a borough, located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It is about 124 miles (200 km) northeast of Pittsburgh. It is also about 115 miles (185 km) south of Buffalo, New York.
This area is known for its good farming and lumber. In the past, many paper mills operated here. Today, the Domtar mill is still working. In 1910, about 4,334 people lived in Johnsonburg. By the 2020 census, the population was 2,404.
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Johnsonburg's Past
Johnsonburg was first settled in 1810. It officially became a borough in 1891.
The Johnsonburg Commercial Historic District is a special area in town. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. This means it has important historical buildings and places.
Where is Johnsonburg?
Johnsonburg is located at coordinates 41°29′38″N 78°40′47″W.
The United States Census Bureau says the borough covers a total area of 2.94 square miles (7.61 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.9 square miles (7.51 square kilometers). A small part, 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water. The town is also home to the Johnsonburg Area School.
Who Lives in Johnsonburg?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,280 | — | |
| 1900 | 3,894 | 204.2% | |
| 1910 | 4,334 | 11.3% | |
| 1920 | 5,400 | 24.6% | |
| 1930 | 4,737 | −12.3% | |
| 1940 | 4,955 | 4.6% | |
| 1950 | 4,567 | −7.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,966 | 8.7% | |
| 1970 | 4,304 | −13.3% | |
| 1980 | 3,938 | −8.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,350 | −14.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,003 | −10.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,483 | −17.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,404 | −3.2% | |
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The population of Johnsonburg has changed over the years. Here are some facts from the 2010 census.
Population Facts from 2010
In 2010, there were 2,483 people living in Johnsonburg. They lived in 1,126 households, with 663 of these being families. The population density was about 856 people per square mile (331 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Johnsonburg were White (98.1%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 28% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (41.1%) were married couples. About 17.1% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average household had 2.21 people. The average family had 2.87 people. The median age in Johnsonburg was 42 years old.
The median income for a household was $30,856. For families, it was $43,250. About 16.9% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 29.2% of those under 18.
Johnsonburg's Paper Industry
The main industry in Johnsonburg is making paper. The biggest paper mill is owned by the Domtar Corporation. This mill was built over a century ago, in 1888.
It was first owned by the Armstrong family. Then, in 1890, they joined with Augustus Paine's paper mills. Together, they formed the New York & Pennsylvania Company.
Later, in 1925, the Curtis Publishing Company bought the mill. They published a famous magazine called the Saturday Evening Post. By 1950, this mill was thought to be the largest coated paper mill in the world.
In the late 1960s, Curtis Publishing faced problems and closed the mill. But six months later, a group of investors bought it. They formed a company called Penntech Papers. They kept the mill running for 20 more years.
In 1990, Penntech sold the mill to Willamette Industries. Then, Weyerhaeuser took over Willamette in 2002. Finally, in 2007, Domtar acquired the mill. In 2021, Paper Excellence bought Domtar.
Schools in Johnsonburg
Children in Johnsonburg attend these schools:
- Johnsonburg Elementary School
- Johnsonburg Area High School
Local News
The local newspaper in Johnsonburg is:
- Johnsonburg Press (published weekly)
Famous People from Johnsonburg
- Domenico Monardo, also known as Meco, is a record producer and musician. He is famous for his disco version of the Star Wars theme song.
See also
In Spanish: Johnsonburg (Pensilvania) para niños
