Madisonburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Madisonburg, Pennsylvania
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The post office in Madisonburg
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Location within Centre County
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 Madisonburg, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Madisonburg, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Centre |
| Township | Miles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,290 ft (390 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 209 |
| • Density | 967.59/sq mi (374.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16852
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| FIPS code | 42-46504 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1180186 |
Madisonburg is a small community in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is not an official town but is recognized as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area the government counts for population. Madisonburg is part of the larger State College, Pennsylvania area. In 2020, about 209 people lived here.
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Exploring Madisonburg's Location
Madisonburg is in the eastern part of Centre County. It sits in a beautiful area called Brush Valley (Pennsylvania). This valley is part of the Appalachian Mountains, which are famous for their long, parallel ridges. Madisonburg is nestled between two of these ridges: Nittany Mountain to the north and Brush Mountain to the south.
Main Roads and Travel
The main road through Madisonburg is Pennsylvania Route 445. This road goes north about 7 miles (11 km) to Pennsylvania Route 64 in Nittany. From Nittany, it's just 3 miles (5 km) southwest to Interstate 80, a major highway.
At the southern end of Madisonburg, PA 445 meets PA 192. PA 192 heads east about 4 miles (6 km) to Rebersburg. It also goes southwest about 10 miles (16 km) to Centre Hall. PA 445 also follows PA 192 for a short distance to the east. Then, it turns south, going through Brush Mountain and Shriner Mountain for about 4 miles (6 km) to Millheim.
Size of the Community
According to the United States Census Bureau, Madisonburg covers a total area of about 0.22 square miles (0.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Madisonburg?
Let's look at the people who call Madisonburg home.
Population Numbers
In 2020, the population of Madisonburg was 209 people. Back in 2000, there were 135 people living here. This shows a small increase in the number of residents over time.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 53 households in Madisonburg. A household means all the people living in one home. Most of these households (66%) were married couples living together. About 32% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.55 people.
Age Groups
The people in Madisonburg are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 4% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18.5% was 65 years old or older.
The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Madisonburg (Pensilvania) para niños
