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Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania
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 Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Indiana |
| Township | Center |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
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| • Total | 892 |
| • Density | 1,063.17/sq mi (410.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15754
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| FIPS code | 42-45312 |
Lucernemines, often called Lucerne Mines, is a small community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data. In 2010, about 937 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 892.
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Where is Lucerne Mines Located?
Lucerne Mines is found in Pennsylvania. Its exact location is at coordinates 40.554447 degrees North and 79.155584 degrees West. This area is part of Center Township.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lucerne Mines covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometres). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the CDP.
Who Lives in Lucerne Mines?
The population of Lucerne Mines has changed a bit over the years. In 2000, there were 951 people living there. By 2020, this number was 892.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 407 households in Lucerne Mines. Many of these were families living together. About 23% of households had children under 18. Around 57% were married couples. Some households (about 25%) had people living alone.
Age Groups in the Community
The people living in Lucerne Mines come from different age groups. In 2000, about 19% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 24% were 65 years or older. The average age in the community was 43 years.
