Linntown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Linntown
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 Linntown
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Union |
| Township | East Buffalo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,695 |
| • Density | 2,328.30/sq mi (898.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17837
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| Area code(s) | 272 and 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-43704 |
Linntown is a community in Union County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for official population records. In 2020, about 1,695 people lived in Linntown.
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Linntown's Story: A Look at Its History
The village of Linntown started in the second half of the 1800s. It was named after the Linn family. They owned many farms in the area.
At first, Linntown was just a few houses. These homes were located near the Lewisburg-Mifflinburg turnpike. This road is now known as Route 45.
How Linntown Grew
The arrival of the railroad helped Linntown grow a lot. New businesses started, like the Kulp Lumber Mill. The Lewisburg Chair Factory also opened in 1887. This factory later became Pennsylvania House.
Linntown's population grew even more in the 1920s. This happened when the Linn family's farms were divided into lots for building homes.
Where is Linntown? Geography Facts
Linntown is located in Pennsylvania. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of a town called Lewisburg. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 40°57′26″N 76°53′54″W / 40.95722°N 76.89833°W.
Size of Linntown
According to the United States Census Bureau, Linntown covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within its borders.
Who Lives in Linntown? Population Details
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| 2020 | 1,695 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,542 people living in Linntown. These people lived in 671 households. About 465 of these households were families.
People and Homes
The population density in 2000 was about 2,168 people per square mile (837 people per square kilometer). There were also 700 housing units. This means there were about 984 houses or apartments per square mile (380 per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Linntown were White (95.65%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
About 26.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.4%) were married couples living together. About 27.9% of all households were made up of single individuals.
The average household had 2.29 people. The average family had 2.79 people. The median age of people in Linntown was 46 years old. This means half the people were younger than 46, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Linntown para niños
