Lemont, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Lemont, Pennsylvania
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Thompson Grain Elevator and coal sheds in Lemont
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Location of Lemont in Centre County, Pennsylvania
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 Lemont, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Lemont, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Centre |
| Township | College |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.23 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,046 ft (319 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,276 |
| • Density | 1,828.11/sq mi (705.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
16851
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-42632 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1198221 |
Lemont is a small community in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known for having the only remaining wooden granary in Pennsylvania. A granary is a building where grain is stored. Lemont is part of the larger State College, Pennsylvania area. In 2020, about 2,276 people lived here.
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Lemont's Location and Natural Surroundings
Lemont is located in the southern part of Centre County. It sits in the middle of College Township. The community is about 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of State College.
Nearby Areas and Roads
U.S. Route 322, a major road that goes around the borough, is on the western side of Lemont. To the north, Lemont borders another community called Houserville.
Local Waterways and Mountains
Lemont is in the valley of Spring Creek. This creek flows north into Bald Eagle Creek. Both creeks are part of the larger Susquehanna River system. The southwestern part of Mount Nittany rises up along the eastern edge of the village.
Land Area of Lemont
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lemont covers a total area of about 1.25 square miles (3.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Lemont?
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| 2020 | 2,276 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 2,270 people living in Lemont. These people lived in 924 households, with 594 of them being families. The community had about 1,837 people per square mile (709 people per square kilometer).
Diversity in Lemont
Most people in Lemont are White (94.2%). There are also people who identify as Black or African American (1.8%), Asian (1.9%), Native American (0.2%), or from two or more races (1.5%). About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 924 households, about 30% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (53.8%) were married couples living together. About 25.2% of all households were made up of people living alone.
Age Groups in Lemont
The population in Lemont includes people of all ages. About 22.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 11.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in Lemont was 39 years old.
Lemont's Historic Places
The Lemont Historic District is a special area with many old homes and businesses. It helps tell the story of the community's past.
The John Thompson Granary
One very important building is the John Thompson Coal Sheds and Granary. This is the last wooden grain elevator left in Pennsylvania. A grain elevator is a tall building used to store large amounts of grain. The Lemont Village Association is working to restore this historic building.
Lemont Elementary School
Lemont Elementary School is another important building. It was built between 1938 and 1939 and was originally called College Township School. This limestone building sits on a hill overlooking the village.
For a while, the State College Area School District thought about closing the school. However, many people in the community wanted to keep it open. A group called "Friends of Lemont School" worked hard to save it. They even started an online petition. In 2017, there was a meeting to discuss the school's future.
See also
In Spanish: Lemont (Pensilvania) para niños
