Orbisonia, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Orbisonia, Pennsylvania
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The East Broad Top Railroad ran through Orbisonia, 1986
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Location of Orbisonia in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
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 Orbisonia, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Orbisonia, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Huntingdon |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
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| • Total | 449 |
| • Density | 4,581.63/sq mi (1,776.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17243
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-56928 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215275 |
| Local phone exchanges: 447, 448 | |
Orbisonia is a small town, called a borough, located in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 449 people lived there. It is known for its connection to the East Broad Top Railroad, a historic railway.
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Geography of Orbisonia
Orbisonia is found in the southeastern part of Huntingdon County. It sits on the northeast side of Blacklog Creek. This creek flows into Aughwick Creek, which is part of the larger Juniata River system.
To the southwest, across Blacklog Creek, is the town of Rockhill. A mountain called Blacklog Mountain stands tall to the east of Orbisonia.
A major road, U.S. Route 522, goes through Orbisonia. This road leads north about 10 miles (16 km) to Mount Union and south about 5 miles (8 km) to Shade Gap.
The United States Census Bureau says that Orbisonia covers a total area of about 0.10 square miles (0.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People in Orbisonia
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 188 | — | |
| 1870 | 177 | −5.9% | |
| 1880 | 766 | 332.8% | |
| 1890 | 963 | 25.7% | |
| 1900 | 653 | −32.2% | |
| 1910 | 618 | −5.4% | |
| 1920 | 682 | 10.4% | |
| 1930 | 741 | 8.7% | |
| 1940 | 729 | −1.6% | |
| 1950 | 648 | −11.1% | |
| 1960 | 643 | −0.8% | |
| 1970 | 554 | −13.8% | |
| 1980 | 506 | −8.7% | |
| 1990 | 447 | −11.7% | |
| 2000 | 425 | −4.9% | |
| 2010 | 428 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 449 | 4.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 425 people living in Orbisonia. These people lived in 198 households, and 109 of these were families. The town had about 217 housing units. Most people living in the borough were White.
About 24% of households had children under 18 living with them. Around 42% were married couples living together. Some households (about 8.6%) had a female head without a husband present. Many households (about 44.4%) were made up of single individuals. Nearly 30% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had about 2 people, and the average family had about 3 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 23% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 27% were 65 years or older. The average age in Orbisonia was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were about 91 males.
The average income for a household in 2000 was $25,000. For families, the average income was $38,333. About 11% of the total population had lower incomes.
Community Services in Orbisonia
Orbisonia has several important services for its residents.
Emergency Services
- The Orbisonia and Rockhill Volunteer Fire Company helps keep the community safe.
Postal Services
- The Orbisonia Post Office handles mail for the town.
Local Non-Profit Groups
These organizations help the community in different ways.
- The Orbisonia Lions Club is a service organization.
- The Orbisonia Food Pantry helps provide food for those in need.
