Langeloth, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Langeloth, Pennsylvania
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 Langeloth, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Langeloth, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 659 |
| • Density | 633.05/sq mi (244.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
15054
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| FIPS code | 42-41376 |
Langeloth is a small community in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area defined by the government just for counting people.
Langeloth started as a company town. This means a single company built and owned most of the homes and stores. In Langeloth's case, it was built for coal mining workers. The town's ZIP code is 15054. In 2020, about 659 people lived there.
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A Town Built for Industry
Langeloth was created to support the coal mining industry. The main company that shaped the town was involved in mining. Over time, the town grew around this industry.
Langeloth Metallurgical Company
Today, the largest employer in Langeloth is the Langeloth Metallurgical Company. This company is now part of a bigger group called Centerra Gold. It provides many jobs for the people living in the area.
Famous People from Langeloth
Langeloth is the birthplace of Barry Alvarez. He is a well-known former college football coach. He led the Wisconsin Badgers football team for many years.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Langeloth has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 717 | — | |
| 2020 | 659 | −8.1% | |
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