McGovern, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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McGovern
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Location of McGovern in Washington County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.30 sq mi (5.96 km2) |
| • Land | 2.30 sq mi (5.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 3,621 |
| • Density | 1,572.30/sq mi (607.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-46160 |
McGovern is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. McGovern is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,621 people lived there.
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Where is McGovern Located?
McGovern is in southwestern Pennsylvania. You can find it at these coordinates: 40 degrees, 14 minutes, 1 second North and 80 degrees, 13 minutes, 7 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Size of McGovern
According to the United States Census Bureau, McGovern covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (5.96 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in McGovern?
The population of McGovern has changed over the years.
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| 2020 | 3,621 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,538 people living in McGovern. These people made up 1,059 households, and 762 families. A household is a group of people living together, and a family is a group of related people living together.
Diversity in McGovern
In 2000, most of the people living in McGovern were White (about 98%). A smaller number were African American (about 1.58%) or Asian (0.12%). About 0.28% of the population identified with two or more races. Less than 1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households in McGovern were married couples living together (about 61.4%). About 24% of households had children under 18 living with them. Some households were single people, with about 15.5% being people aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had about 2.36 people.
Age Groups in McGovern
The people in McGovern come from all age groups. In 2000:
- About 19.1% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 23.2% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in McGovern was 45 years. This means half the people were younger than 45 and half were older.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the median household income in McGovern was $39,417. This is the middle income for all households. For families, the median income was $46,250. The average income per person was $20,437. A small number of families (about 2.7%) and people (about 2.7%) lived below the poverty line. This included about 2.8% of children under 18 and 1.2% of people aged 65 or older.
