New Columbus, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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New Columbus, Pennsylvania
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Old Tioga Turnpike in New Columbus
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Location of New Columbus in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
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 New Columbus, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
New Columbus, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Settled | 1819 |
| Incorporated | 1859 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.10 sq mi (8.04 km2) |
| • Land | 3.10 sq mi (8.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 222 |
| • Density | 71.54/sq mi (27.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-53448 |
New Columbus is a small borough located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 219 people lived there.
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History of New Columbus
New Columbus started as a small farming town. It is located in the western part of Luzerne County. The area was first settled in 1819.
Later, in 1859, New Columbus officially became a borough. A borough is a type of town with its own local government. The community has not changed much since it was founded. Farming is still a very important way of life for many people in the borough.
Geography and Landscape
New Columbus is located at these coordinates: 41°10′21″N 76°17′22″W / 41.17250°N 76.28944°W. The borough covers a total area of about 8.04 square kilometers (3.10 square miles). All of this area is land.
The community mostly consists of farmland. You can find small groups of houses scattered throughout the borough. The main part of New Columbus, which has a few homes and businesses, is located where Old Tioga Turnpike and Academy Street meet.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 240 | — | |
| 1870 | 250 | 4.2% | |
| 1880 | 267 | 6.8% | |
| 1890 | 214 | −19.9% | |
| 1900 | 202 | −5.6% | |
| 1910 | 175 | −13.4% | |
| 1920 | 136 | −22.3% | |
| 1930 | 127 | −6.6% | |
| 1940 | 182 | 43.3% | |
| 1950 | 152 | −16.5% | |
| 1960 | 144 | −5.3% | |
| 1970 | 149 | 3.5% | |
| 1980 | 214 | 43.6% | |
| 1990 | 228 | 6.5% | |
| 2000 | 215 | −5.7% | |
| 2010 | 227 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 219 | −3.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 218 | −4.0% | |
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As of the 2020 census, 219 people lived in New Columbus. The population density was about 27.62 people per square kilometer (71.54 people per square mile).
In 2000, there were 215 people living in the borough. All of the residents were white. A small number, about 1.4%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The population was spread out by age. About 25.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 20.0% were 65 years or older. The average age of residents was 36 years.
Education
Students in New Columbus attend schools in the Northwest Area School District.
Images for kids
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A road sign in New Columbus
See also
In Spanish: New Columbus para niños
