Kulpmont, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Kulpmont, Pennsylvania
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West Chestnut Street in Kulpmont
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Location of Kulpmont in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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 Kulpmont, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Kulpmont, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northumberland |
| Incorporated | 1915 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation
(center of borough)
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1,100 ft (300 m) |
| Highest elevation
(northern boundary of borough)
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1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(southern boundary at Quaker Run)
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1,060 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,758 |
| • Density | 2,875.91/sq mi (1,110.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
17834
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| Area code(s) | 570 and 272 |
| FIPS code | 42-40584 |
| Website | Kulpmont |
Kulpmont is a small town, called a borough, located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 2,758 people lived there.
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History of Kulpmont
Kulpmont officially became a borough on August 24, 1915. Its growth was helped by a person named Monroe Henry Kulp.
Geography of Kulpmont
Kulpmont is found at specific map coordinates: 40.793177 degrees North and -76.473440 degrees West.
The U.S. Census Bureau states that the borough covers a total area of 0.9 square miles (about 2.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Kulpmont Population Facts
The number of people living in Kulpmont has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census reports:
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| 1920 | 4,695 | — | |
| 1930 | 6,120 | 30.4% | |
| 1940 | 6,159 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 5,199 | −15.6% | |
| 1960 | 4,288 | −17.5% | |
| 1970 | 4,026 | −6.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,675 | −8.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,233 | −12.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,985 | −7.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,924 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,758 | −5.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,985 people living in Kulpmont. There were 1,338 households in the borough.
About 19.6% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age of people in Kulpmont was 45 years.
Education in Kulpmont
Since 1963, students in Kulpmont attend schools within the Mount Carmel Area School District. Before 1963, local students went to Kulpmont High School. The school's sports teams were known as the Wildcats.
The Kulpmont 100 Organization
The Kulpmont 100 is a special group that helps the community. It is a charity recognized by the government.
This group was started to celebrate Kulpmont's 100th anniversary in 2015. It was suggested by Borough Councilman Nick Bozza and resident Joseph Pancerella.
Since then, the Kulpmont 100 has done many good things. They organize community events and help make the borough look nicer. They have built playgrounds and a dog park.
They also improved sports fields and bought holiday decorations. The group buys banners for Memorial Day. They also raise money for Camp Dost, which is a camp for kids with cancer. Plus, they give scholarships to students from Kulpmont who are going to college.
Famous People from Kulpmont
Some notable people have come from Kulpmont:
- Joe Baksi (1922-1977) was a famous heavyweight boxer.
- Bob Chesney is a well-known football coach. He currently coaches for the James Madison team.
- George Evans (1920-2001) was an artist and illustrator. His work appeared in many comics and magazines like Boys' Life. He also drew the comic strip Secret Agent Corrigan.
See also
- In Spanish: Kulpmont para niños
