Locustdale, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Locustdale, Pennsylvania
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 Locustdale, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Locustdale, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Counties | Columbia, Schuylkill |
| Townships | Conyngham, Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (320 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 171 |
| • Density | 2,011.76/sq mi (775.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
17945
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-44224 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1179797 |
Locustdale (sometimes called "Locust Dale") is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Locustdale is special because it sits right on the border between two counties: Columbia County and Schuylkill County. It's part of the larger Northeastern Pennsylvania region. In 2020, about 171 people lived there. It is also part of the Bloomsburg-Berwick micropolitan area, which is a group of smaller communities connected to a larger town.
Where is Locustdale Located?
Locustdale is found at specific geographic coordinates: 40.778664 degrees North and -76.376913 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The community is quite small, covering an area of about 0.22 square kilometers (or 0.09 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water. It's located about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) west of a borough called Ashland.
Population and People
The population of Locustdale has changed over the years. Here's a look at the numbers:
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| 2020 | 171 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 70 people living in Locustdale. At that time, all residents were identified as White. The average age of people living in Locustdale in 2000 was 35 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Locustdale para niños
