New Centerville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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New Centerville, Pennsylvania
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Kingwood Road (Pennsylvania Routes 281/653)
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Location of New Centerville in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset |
| Settled | 1834 |
| Incorporated | March 6, 1854 |
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| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 128 |
| • Density | 901.41/sq mi (347.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-53416 |
New Centerville is a small town, also called a borough, located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 127 people lived there. It is part of a larger area around the city of Johnstown. This New Centerville is different from another village with the same name in Tredyffrin Township.
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Exploring New Centerville's Location
New Centerville is found at 39°56′30″N 79°11′31″W / 39.94167°N 79.19194°W. It is completely surrounded by Milford Township. The borough covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.78 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Major Roads in New Centerville
Two important roads, Pennsylvania Route 281 and Pennsylvania Route 653, go through New Centerville. For a while, these two roads run together, which is called a concurrency. In New Centerville, Route 653 splits off and heads southeast towards the town of Rockwood. Route 281 continues northeast to the town of Somerset.
A Look at New Centerville's Past
The history of New Centerville began a long time ago. Around the year 1800, a schoolhouse was built here. A teacher named Jacob Weimer taught lessons to children for many years.
Early Buildings and Town Founding
A church was built around 1813. This church was shared by two different groups, the Lutherans and the Presbyterians. Later, around 1850, the Methodists built their own church. Michael Freeze arrived in the area in 1830. He officially planned out the town in 1834. A tannery, a place where animal hides are turned into leather, was built around 1840 by Josiah Miller.
Becoming an Official Borough
New Centerville officially became a borough on March 6, 1854. This meant it could have its own local government.
New Centerville's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 154 | — | |
| 1870 | 196 | 27.3% | |
| 1880 | 140 | −28.6% | |
| 1890 | 104 | −25.7% | |
| 1900 | 105 | 1.0% | |
| 1910 | 106 | 1.0% | |
| 1920 | 104 | −1.9% | |
| 1930 | 138 | 32.7% | |
| 1940 | 144 | 4.3% | |
| 1950 | 145 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 198 | 36.6% | |
| 1970 | 253 | 27.8% | |
| 1980 | 213 | −15.8% | |
| 1990 | 211 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 193 | −8.5% | |
| 2010 | 133 | −31.1% | |
| 2020 | 127 | −4.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 126 | −5.3% | |
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The population of New Centerville has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 193 people living in the borough. These people lived in 85 different homes, and 61 of these were families.
Who Lives in New Centerville?
Most of the people in New Centerville are White, making up about 98.45% of the population. A small number of residents are African American (1.04%) or Asian (0.52%). About 1.04% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Age Groups
Out of the 85 homes, about 29.4% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (67.1%) were married couples living together. About 25.9% of all homes were individuals living alone. Many people aged 65 or older (15.3%) lived by themselves. The average home had about 2.27 people, and the average family had about 2.71 people.
The population in New Centerville is spread across different age groups. About 20.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 23.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the borough was 45 years.
Fun and Festivals in New Centerville
Every September, the New Centerville & Rural Volunteer Fire Company hosts a special event. It's called the Farmers & Threshermens Jubilee. This festival lasts for several days and is a big highlight for the community.
Celebrating Farming History
The Jubilee celebrates how traction steam engines were used in farming a long time ago, in the early 1900s. These powerful machines helped farmers with their work.
What to See at the Jubilee
The festival includes many exciting activities. There's a parade with cool vehicles. You can watch demonstrations of threshing machines, which separate grain from plants. There are also displays of old, antique tractors. Plus, you can see tractor and truck pulling competitions, where powerful vehicles try to pull heavy weights. It's a fun way to learn about farming history!
See also
In Spanish: New Centerville para niños
