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Mather, Pennsylvania
Mather, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Mather, Pennsylvania
Mather, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Mather, Pennsylvania is located in the United States
Mather, Pennsylvania
Mather, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Greene
Township Morgan
Area
 • Total 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2)
 • Land 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
978 ft (298 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 659
 • Density 749.72/sq mi (289.56/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
15346
FIPS code 42-48064
GNIS feature ID 2630023

Mather is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. This means it is part of a larger area called Morgan Township, Pennsylvania.

Mather is also known as a census-designated place. This is a special area that the government counts for the United States Census. It helps them gather information about how many people live there.

The community is located about 1 mile northwest of Jefferson. It is also about 5 miles northeast of Waynesburg. Waynesburg is the main town for Greene County.

Understanding Mather's Population

This section helps us learn about the number of people living in Mather. It uses information from official counts called a census.

How Many People Live in Mather?

The United States Census counts everyone in the country every ten years. This helps us see how communities like Mather are growing or changing.

According to the 2020 census, Mather had a population of 659 people. This number helps us understand the size of the community.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 659
U.S. Decennial Census
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