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New Washington, Pennsylvania
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Location of New Washington in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
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Location of Clearfield County in Pennsylvania
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 New Washington, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Clearfield |
| Incorporated | 1859 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.30 sq mi (5.95 km2) |
| • Land | 2.29 sq mi (5.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,669 ft (509 m) |
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| • Total | 50 |
| • Density | 21.82/sq mi (8.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16048
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-54344 |
New Washington is a small town, called a borough, located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 50 people, according to the 2020 census.
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Exploring New Washington's Location
New Washington is found in the southwestern part of Clearfield County. It sits on hills to the west of Chest Creek. This creek eventually flows into the West Branch Susquehanna River.
Borders and Size
The borough of New Washington shares a border to its northeast with another borough called Newburg. The total area of New Washington is about 5.95 square kilometers (2.30 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit (0.01 square kilometers or 0.00 square miles) being water.
People of New Washington
New Washington has seen its population change over the years. In 1860, there were 144 people living here. The population reached its highest in 1880 with 280 residents. Since then, the number of people has generally decreased.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's a look at how the population has changed:
- 1860: 144 people
- 1870: 211 people
- 1880: 280 people
- 1890: 178 people
- 1900: 213 people
- 1910: 174 people
- 1920: 122 people
- 1930: 57 people
- 1940: 60 people
- 1950: 65 people
- 1960: 55 people
- 1970: 58 people
- 1980: 103 people
- 1990: 78 people
- 2000: 89 people
- 2010: 59 people
- 2020: 50 people
Life in the Borough
In 2000, there were 89 people living in New Washington. Most residents were White (97.75%), with a small percentage (2.25%) being Asian.
There were 30 households in the borough. Many of these households (46.7%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (76.7%) were married couples living together. The average household had about three people.
The median age of people in New Washington was 38 years old. About 31.5% of the population was under 18.
Famous Person from New Washington
One notable person connected to New Washington is James W. Mott. He was a U.S. Representative for Oregon. He served in Congress from 1933 to 1945.
