Lilly, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Lilly, Pennsylvania
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The Lilly Bridge, a historic site in the borough
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Location of Lilly in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
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 Lilly, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Settled | 1806 |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,896 ft (578 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 879 |
| • Density | 1,683.91/sq mi (650.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15938
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-43248 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215026 |
Lilly is a small town, also called a borough, located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's part of a larger area that includes the cities of Johnstown and Altoona. In 2010, about 968 people lived there.
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History of Lilly
The Lilly Bridge is an important landmark in Lilly. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This means it's a special place recognized for its historical importance.
Geography and Location
Lilly is found in the eastern part of Cambria County. It sits in a valley near where the Little Conemaugh River begins. Pennsylvania Route 53 runs through the town. This road goes north about 2 miles (3.2 km) to U.S. Route 22 near Cresson.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lilly covers a total area of about 0.52 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 915 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,276 | 39.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,638 | 28.4% | |
| 1920 | 2,346 | 43.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,163 | −7.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,282 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,898 | −16.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,642 | −13.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,429 | −13.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,462 | 2.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,162 | −20.5% | |
| 2000 | 948 | −18.4% | |
| 2010 | 968 | 2.1% | |
| 2020 | 879 | −9.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 948 people living in Lilly. These people made up 407 households, with 269 of them being families. The town had about 1,952 people per square mile (754 per square kilometer).
About 23.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half, 49.1%, were married couples. About 12.8% of households were led by a single woman.
The people in Lilly were of different ages. About 18.8% were under 18 years old. About 20.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in Lilly was 44 years.
The average income for a household in Lilly was $27,917. For families, the average income was $38,750. About 7.8% of the people in Lilly lived below the poverty line. This included 3.4% of those under 18 and 12.7% of those 65 or older.
Community Services
Sewer System
Lilly has a special system for treating wastewater, managed by the Central Mainline Sewer Authority. This system helps keep the town clean and healthy.
A special event was held on August 21, 2006, to celebrate the sewer system. A local politician, John Murtha, was there. The whole system cost $10 million to build and took 14 years to finish. The Central Mainline Sewer Authority serves over 2,000 homes and businesses.
Images for kids
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This map shows where Lilly is located within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Lilly (Pensilvania) para niños
