New Florence, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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New Florence, Pennsylvania
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Ligonier Street
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Location of New Florence in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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 New Florence, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Incorporated | May 27, 1865 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
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| • Total | 671 |
| • Density | 2,045.73/sq mi (790.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15944
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| Area code(s) | 724, 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-53544 |
New Florence is a small borough located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. A borough is like a small town with its own local government. In 2020, about 671 people lived there.
New Florence is one of three communities in Westmoreland County that uses the 814 area code. The other two are St. Clair and Seward.
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History of New Florence
New Florence got its name from the famous city of Florence in Italy. It was officially made a borough on May 27, 1865.
Geography and Location
New Florence is located at 40°22′47″N 79°4′29″W / 40.37972°N 79.07472°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map.
The borough covers a total area of about 0.85 square kilometers (0.33 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square kilometers (0.015 square miles), is water.
Neighboring Areas
New Florence is surrounded by St. Clair Township on its east, south, and west sides.
To the north, across the Conemaugh River, is Indiana County. New Florence is next to West Wheatfield Township there. You can easily get to West Wheatfield Township using the 9th Street Bridge.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 333 | — | |
| 1880 | 531 | 59.5% | |
| 1890 | 683 | 28.6% | |
| 1900 | 800 | 17.1% | |
| 1910 | 717 | −10.4% | |
| 1920 | 730 | 1.8% | |
| 1930 | 796 | 9.0% | |
| 1940 | 864 | 8.5% | |
| 1950 | 924 | 6.9% | |
| 1960 | 958 | 3.7% | |
| 1970 | 929 | −3.0% | |
| 1980 | 855 | −8.0% | |
| 1990 | 854 | −0.1% | |
| 2000 | 784 | −8.2% | |
| 2010 | 689 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 671 | −2.6% | |
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In 2020, the population of New Florence was 671 people. This number has changed over the years. For example, in 1960, there were 958 people living in the borough.
Most people living in New Florence are White. A very small number are Native American or from other racial backgrounds.
Household Information
In 2000, there were 331 households in New Florence. A household means all the people living in one home. About 27% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household had about 2.37 people. The average family had about 2.91 people.
Age Groups
The population of New Florence includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 23% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 21% were 65 years old or older.
- The median age was 42 years. This means half the people were younger than 42 and half were older.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in New Florence was $24,688 per year. For families, the average income was $28,750 per year.
About 21.6% of all people in New Florence lived below the poverty line. This included about 42.9% of children under 18.
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Ligonier Street
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Location of New Florence in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
