Nicholson, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Borough of Nicholson
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Aerial view of Nicholson and Tunkhannock Viaduct
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Population 1,000. Hospitality for 1,000,000
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Location of Nicholson in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
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 Borough of Nicholson
Location in Pennsylvania
Borough of Nicholson
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Wyoming |
| Founded | August 23, 1875 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 696 |
| • Density | 601.04/sq mi (231.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18446
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-54400 |
Nicholson is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 698 people lived there.
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History of Nicholson
Nicholson became an official borough on August 23, 1875. It was named after John Nicholson, who was an important government official in Pennsylvania during the late 1700s.
In July 1986, Nicholson gained national attention. A Bengal tiger had escaped and was being searched for in the area for several days. Even with searches by police and zoo experts, the tiger was never found.
Geography and Location
Nicholson is located at 41°37′30″N 75°46′59″W / 41.62500°N 75.78306°W. This means it's at a specific spot on the Earth's surface.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2). Most of this area, about 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 586 | — | |
| 1890 | 734 | 25.3% | |
| 1900 | 893 | 21.7% | |
| 1910 | 852 | −4.6% | |
| 1920 | 842 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 932 | 10.7% | |
| 1940 | 731 | −21.6% | |
| 1950 | 569 | −22.2% | |
| 1960 | 686 | 20.6% | |
| 1970 | 877 | 27.8% | |
| 1980 | 945 | 7.8% | |
| 1990 | 857 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 713 | −16.8% | |
| 2010 | 767 | 7.6% | |
| 2020 | 698 | −9.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 697 | −9.1% | |
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The census is a count of all the people living in an area. In 2010, there were 767 people living in Nicholson. These people lived in 302 households, and 195 of these were families.
The population density was about 639.2 inhabitants per square mile (246.8/km2). This means there were about 639 people for every square mile. There were 343 housing units, which are places where people live.
About 29% of households had children under 18 living there. About 49% of households were married couples. The average household had 2.54 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. About 58% were between 18 and 64 years old. About 17% were 65 years or older. The average age in Nicholson was 37 years.
The Famous Tunkhannock Viaduct
The Tunkhannock Viaduct is a very important landmark in Nicholson. It is also known as the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct or the "Nicholson Bridge." This huge bridge has been a key part of the community since it was finished in 1915.
The bridge was built by the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad between 1912 and 1915. Over the years, it has been owned by several different railroad companies. Today, the Norfolk Southern Railway owns it.
Trains from Norfolk Southern still use the bridge every day. They travel between Binghamton and other places in New York, as well as rail yards in Pennsylvania like Scranton, Allentown, and Harrisburg.
Every year, the town of Nicholson celebrates the bridge with a special event called Nicholson Bridge Day. The main street of the town is closed off for the festival. It fills up with vendors, entertainment, and many fun activities for everyone.
Notable People from Nicholson
- Jim Saxton - He used to be a Representative for New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District. A Representative is someone elected to speak for the people in their area in the government.
- Don Sherwood - He also used to be a Representative, serving Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District.
See also
In Spanish: Nicholson (Pensilvania) para niños
