Marion Heights, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marion Heights, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Marion Heights Fire Company building
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Da Heights
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Location of Marion Heights in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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 Marion Heights, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Marion Heights, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northumberland |
| Incorporated | 1906 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation
(center of borough)
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1,400 ft (400 m) |
| Highest elevation
(high point in borough near cemetery)
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1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(southern boundary of borough)
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1,300 ft (400 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 560 |
| • Density | 3,660.13/sq mi (1,416.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
17832
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-47480 |
Marion Heights is a small town, also called a borough, in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly nickname, "Da Heights." In 2020, about 560 people lived here.
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About Marion Heights
Marion Heights became an official borough in 1906. This means it got its own local government. The town is led by a Borough Council and a mayor. The current mayor is Michael David Woytowich.
Where is Marion Heights Located?
Marion Heights is found in the state of Pennsylvania. It is part of Northumberland County. The town is located at coordinates 40°48′17″N 76°27′50″W / 40.80472°N 76.46389°W.
How Big is Marion Heights?
The borough is quite small in size. It covers an area of about 0.40 square kilometers (or 0.15 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
People of Marion Heights
The number of people living in Marion Heights has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 1,362 residents. The population grew until 1940, when it reached its highest point with 2,068 people. Since then, the population has slowly decreased.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:
- 1910: 1,362 people
- 1920: 1,874 people
- 1930: 2,001 people
- 1940: 2,068 people
- 1950: 1,551 people
- 1960: 1,132 people
- 1970: 958 people
- 1980: 921 people
- 1990: 837 people
- 2000: 735 people
- 2010: 611 people
- 2020: 560 people
Who Lives in Marion Heights?
According to the 2000 census, there were 735 people living in Marion Heights. Most residents were White. A small number of people were Native American or from two or more races. About 0.41% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 314 households in the borough. About 24.5% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent or individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Marion Heights in 2000 was 43 years old. About 19.2% of the population was under 18. This means there are young people, teenagers, and adults of all ages living in the community.
Images for kids
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Mine Street in Marion Heights
See also
In Spanish: Marion Heights (Pensilvania) para niños
