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Nixon, Pennsylvania
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Location within Butler County
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 Nixon, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Nixon, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Butler |
| Township | Penn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.70 sq mi (6.99 km2) |
| • Land | 2.69 sq mi (6.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,393 |
| • Density | 517.65/sq mi (199.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-54552 |
Nixon is a small community located in Penn Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It's like a town or village, but it doesn't have its own local government. In 2020, about 1,393 people lived in Nixon.
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Exploring Nixon's Location and Size
Nixon is found in Penn Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. Its exact location is at coordinates 40.785683 degrees North and 79.937926 degrees West.
How to Get Around Nixon
A main road, Pennsylvania Route 8, goes right through Nixon. This road can take you about 6 miles (10 km) north to the city of Butler. If you head south on Route 8, you can travel about 26 miles (42 km) to downtown Pittsburgh.
Nixon's Area and Water Features
The total area of Nixon is about 2.7 square miles (7.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is covered by water. This means Nixon is mostly land-based.
Who Lives in Nixon?
Nixon is home to a community of people with different backgrounds.
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| 2020 | 1,393 | — | |
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Population and Homes
According to information from the year 2000, there were 1,404 people living in Nixon. These people lived in 508 households, and 419 of these were families. The community had about 529 housing units.
Diversity in Nixon
Most people living in Nixon are White. There are also smaller groups of African American and Asian residents. A very small number of people identify as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Community
Nixon has people of all ages. In 2000, about 24% of the population was under 18 years old. About 17% of residents were 65 years old or older. The average age in Nixon was 43 years. This shows a mix of younger families, working adults, and older residents.
Jobs and Income in Nixon
In 2000, the average income for a household in Nixon was about $58,864 per year. For families, the average income was around $65,759. This means that many people in Nixon had stable jobs and good incomes. A small number of families and individuals had lower incomes.
Learning and Education in Nixon
Students living in Nixon attend schools within the Knoch School District. This school district was previously known as the South Butler County School District.
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Map showing Nixon's location within Butler County, Pennsylvania.
