New Salem-Buffington, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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New Salem-Buffington
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Former CDP
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Location of New Salem-Buffington in Fayette County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.2 sq mi (3 km2) |
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(2000)
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| • Total | 808 |
| • Density | 673/sq mi (260/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
New Salem-Buffington was a special kind of community in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it was an area identified by the government for counting people, even though it wasn't an official town or city.
New Salem-Buffington was part of the larger Pittsburgh Metro Area. In the year 2000, about 808 people lived there. Later, for the 2010 census, this single area was divided into two separate CDPs: New Salem and Buffington. Both of these communities are found within Menallen Township.
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Where is New Salem-Buffington?
New Salem-Buffington was located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. You can find its exact spot on a map using these coordinates: 39°55′31″N 79°50′16″W / 39.92528°N 79.83778°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of this CDP was about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). All of this land was dry land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lived in New Salem-Buffington?
In the year 2000, there were 808 people living in New Salem-Buffington. These people lived in 318 different homes, and 232 of these were families.
The area had about 686 people per square mile (265 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living there were White (93.19%). A smaller group was African American (6.56%), and a very small number were Native American (0.25%). About 0.12% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
Out of all the homes, about 29.9% had children under 18 years old living there. More than half (52.2%) were married couples living together. About 16.7% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present.
About 25.2% of all homes were made up of people living alone. Of these, 14.5% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, each home had 2.54 people, and each family had 3.01 people.
Age and Income
The people in New Salem-Buffington had a mix of ages. About 23.3% were under 18 years old. About 8.0% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 26.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 23.3% were between 45 and 64, and 19.3% were 65 or older. The average age was 40 years.
The median income for a household in the area was $28,875 per year. For families, the median income was $34,643 per year. The average income per person was $13,508. About 15.5% of all people, and 13.0% of families, lived below the poverty line. This included 14.8% of those under 18 and 13.8% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from New Salem-Buffington
New Salem-Buffington has been home to some notable individuals.
- Ernie Davis was born in New Salem on December 14, 1939. He later moved to Uniontown and then to Elmira, New York. Ernie Davis was a talented football player who made history as the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. This award is given to the most outstanding player in college football.
- Robert J. Cenker was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, on November 5, 1948. He lived in the Buffington/New Salem area until 1973. Robert Cenker became an engineer and later flew into space! He was a payload specialist for RCA and was part of the crew on the Space Shuttle Columbia mission 61-C. This space flight took place from January 12 to January 18, 1986.
See also
In Spanish: New Salem-Buffington para niños
