Mountainhome, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mountainhome
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US Post office for Mountainhome, PA
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 Mountainhome
Location in Pennsylvania
Mountainhome
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Barrett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.90 sq mi (4.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,202 |
| • Density | 634.30/sq mi (244.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
18342
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-51344 |
Mountainhome is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It's located in Barrett Township, which is part of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,202 people lived there.
Where is Mountainhome?
Mountainhome is found at specific geographic coordinates: 41.177450 degrees North and -75.266749 degrees West. This means it's in the northern part of the world and to the west.
The area of Mountainhome is about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
One person described Mountainhome as a place where you might need a car to get around. However, it still has many interesting spots. You can find cafes, shops, and fun places like the Pocono Playhouse. There's also Callie's Candy Factory, which sounds delicious!
Who Lives in Mountainhome?
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| 2020 | 1,202 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,169 people living in Mountainhome. These people lived in 491 different homes. About 315 of these homes were families.
The population density was about 619 people for every square mile. This means the area is not too crowded. There were also 566 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Mountainhome were White (about 95.47%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 2.05% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
Many homes in Mountainhome had children under 18 living there (about 28.3%). More than half of the homes (52.5%) were married couples living together.
The average home had about 2.38 people. For families, the average size was a bit larger, with about 3.06 people.
The ages of people in Mountainhome were spread out. About 24.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 19.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Mountainhome was 42 years.
