North Charleroi, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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North Charleroi
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Borough
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Looking southwest up the hill across much of the town from the south end of Olive Ave
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| Etymology: Charleroi, Belgium | |
| Nickname(s):
Lock 4
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Location of North Charleroi in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
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 North Charleroi
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Established | 1885 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,303 |
| • Density | 5,070.04/sq mi (1,957.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15022
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
North Charleroi is a small town, called a borough, located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,302 people lived there.
This town is also known by the nickname "Lock 4". This name comes from an old lock and dam, called Lock and Dam #4, that used to be on the Monongahela River near the town. Even though the lock and dam were moved further upstream later, many people still call the town "Lock 4".
History of North Charleroi
The Charleroi-Monessen Bridge, which connects North Charleroi to another town, is an important landmark. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This means it's a special place recognized for its historical importance.
Geography and Location
North Charleroi is located at coordinates 40°9′3″N 79°54′34″W / 40.15083°N 79.90944°W. This helps us find it on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says the borough covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.76 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 425 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,008 | 137.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,931 | 91.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,879 | 49.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,674 | −7.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,554 | −4.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,259 | −11.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,964 | −13.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,760 | −10.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,562 | −11.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,409 | −9.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,313 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,302 | −0.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,292 | −1.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,409 people living in North Charleroi. These people lived in 650 households, with 388 of them being families. The town had about 5,362 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in North Charleroi are White. There are also smaller groups of African American and Hispanic or Latino residents, along with people from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in the borough in 2000 was 42 years old. About 19.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
The average income for a household in North Charleroi was about $29,135 per year in 2000. For families, the average income was around $36,131.
See also
In Spanish: North Charleroi (Pensilvania) para niños
