North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
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Location of North Belle Vernon in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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 North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Settled | 1758 |
| Incorporated | February 26, 1876 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
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| • Total | 1,873 |
| • Density | 4,459.52/sq mi (1,723.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15012
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| FIPS code | 42-54776 |
North Belle Vernon is a small town, called a borough, located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2010, about 1,971 people lived there.
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Where is North Belle Vernon?
North Belle Vernon is located in the state of Pennsylvania. You can find it at these coordinates: 40 degrees, 7 minutes, 53 seconds North and 79 degrees, 51 minutes, 48 seconds West.
The town covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (1.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the borough limits.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 208 | — | |
| 1890 | 435 | 109.1% | |
| 1900 | 810 | 86.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,522 | 87.9% | |
| 1920 | 2,605 | 71.2% | |
| 1930 | 3,072 | 17.9% | |
| 1940 | 3,022 | −1.6% | |
| 1950 | 3,147 | 4.1% | |
| 1960 | 3,148 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,916 | −7.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,425 | −16.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,112 | −12.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,107 | −0.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,971 | −6.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,873 | −5.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,107 people living in North Belle Vernon. These people lived in 928 households, and 596 of these were families.
The population density was about 4,826 people per square mile (1,863 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. There were also 992 housing units, which are places where people live.
Diversity in North Belle Vernon
Most of the people living in the borough were White (97.44%). There was also a small percentage of African American (1.28%), Asian (0.57%), and Native American (0.05%) residents. Some people identified as being from two or more races (0.52%). About 0.90% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of North Belle Vernon includes people of all ages.
- About 20.6% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 23.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of residents in 2000 was 42 years.
Households and Families
Out of the 928 households, about 25.6% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (49.5%) were married couples living together. About 12.2% were households led by a female without a husband present.
The average household had about 2.27 people, and the average family had about 2.88 people.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in North Belle Vernon was $30,721 per year. For families, the average income was $39,728 per year. The average income per person in the borough was $21,756.
About 6.8% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 10.5% of those under 18 years old and 4.3% of those aged 65 or older.
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This map shows where North Belle Vernon is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
