Nescopeck, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Nescopeck, Pennsylvania
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The Cooper House in Nescopeck (along PA 93)
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Location of Nescopeck in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
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 Nescopeck, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Nescopeck, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Settled | 1786 |
| Incorporated | 1896 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,480 |
| • Density | 1,497.98/sq mi (578.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
18635
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-52984 |
Nescopeck is a small town, called a borough, located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 1,480 people lived there.
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History of Nescopeck
Nescopeck was first settled by people in 1786. It officially became a borough in 1896. By the year 1900, more than a thousand people called Nescopeck home. The town's population grew, reaching its highest point of 1,934 people in 1960.
The name "Nescopeck" comes from Nescopeck Creek. This name is from a Native American language and is thought to mean "black, deep, and still water."
In 2011, from September 6th to September 9th, Nescopeck experienced flooding due to Tropical Storm Lee. Areas of the town near the Susquehanna River were affected. The Cooper House, a historic building from 1817, was damaged. It was later taken down on April 26, 2019.
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Faith United Lutheran Church
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Entering Nescopeck on PA 93
Geography and Location
Nescopeck is located at coordinates 41°3′9″N 76°12′57″W / 41.05250°N 76.21583°W.
The United States Census Bureau states that the borough covers a total area of about 2.7 square kilometers (1.17 square miles), and all of it is land. Nescopeck is situated along the Susquehanna River, very close to the town of Berwick. It is known as a small farming community.
PA 93 runs through Nescopeck from east to west. This highway crosses the Susquehanna River, connecting Nescopeck with nearby Berwick. Another road, PA 339, enters Nescopeck from the west and meets PA 93 in the center of the town.
Climate in Nescopeck
Nescopeck has a "Warm Summer Continental Climate," which means it experiences four different seasons. Winters are cold, and temperatures can sometimes drop below 0°F (about -18°C). There are also days when the highest temperature stays below 32°F (0°C). Heavy snowstorms are rare, but when they happen, they can cause disruptions for a few days.
Summers in Nescopeck are warm. Temperatures can reach over 90°F (32°C) on some days and occasionally even go above 100°F (38°C). Spring and fall weather can be unpredictable, with temperatures changing from cold to warm, though they are usually mild. Nescopeck receives rain and snow fairly evenly throughout the year, but the summer months tend to get more precipitation.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 2 (36) |
4 (39) |
9 (48) |
17 (62) |
23 (73) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
24 (76) |
19 (66) |
11 (51) |
4 (39) |
17 (62) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −7 (19) |
−7 (20) |
−2 (28) |
3 (37) |
9 (48) |
14 (57) |
16 (61) |
16 (60) |
12 (53) |
5 (41) |
1 (33) |
−5 (23) |
4 (40) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 58 (2.3) |
58 (2.3) |
69 (2.7) |
86 (3.4) |
100 (4) |
91 (3.6) |
100 (4.1) |
100 (4) |
91 (3.6) |
71 (2.8) |
81 (3.2) |
74 (2.9) |
990 (39) |
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Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 360 | — | |
| 1890 | 698 | 93.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,100 | 57.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,578 | 43.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,638 | 3.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,614 | −1.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,805 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,907 | 5.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,934 | 1.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,897 | −1.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,768 | −6.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,651 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,528 | −7.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,583 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,480 | −6.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,476 | −6.8% | |
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According to the census from 2000, Nescopeck had 1,528 people living in 672 households. Most of the people (98.23%) were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.24% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, 27.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 49.4% were married couples. The average household had 2.27 people, and the average family had 2.92 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 22.1% were under 18 years old, and 18.6% were 65 years or older. The average age was 38 years.
The median income for a household in Nescopeck was $31,379. For families, the median income was $39,440. About 7.5% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 6.3% of those under 18 and 9.9% of those 65 or older.
Education in Nescopeck
Students in Nescopeck attend schools within the Crestwood School District.
Images for kids
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The Cooper House in Nescopeck (along PA 93)
See also
In Spanish: Nescopeck (Pensilvania) para niños
