Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania
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Florida Avenue at Pennsylvania Route 56
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Location within Armstrong County
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 Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Armstrong |
| Township | Kiskiminetas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.97 sq mi (10.29 km2) |
| • Land | 3.95 sq mi (10.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,949 |
| • Density | 493.92/sq mi (190.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-56960 |
Orchard Hills is a small community in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, about 1,949 people lived here. Orchard Hills is a quiet place where people live and work, located in the beautiful state of Pennsylvania.
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Exploring Orchard Hills' Location
Orchard Hills is found in the western part of Pennsylvania. It's part of Armstrong County. The community is located at specific geographic coordinates: 40.585377 degrees North and -79.546323 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
How Big is Orchard Hills?
According to official measurements, Orchard Hills covers a total area of about 3.9 square miles (10.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.9 square miles (10.1 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water. This makes it a mostly land-based community.
Who Lives in Orchard Hills?
The number of people living in Orchard Hills has stayed quite steady over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,952 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,949 | −0.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,152 people living in Orchard Hills. These people made up 837 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 621 were families.
A Look at the Community
Most people in Orchard Hills are White, making up about 98% of the population. There are also smaller groups of African American and Asian residents. About 0.70% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Orchard Hills are made up of married couples living together. About 31% of homes had children under 18 living there. This shows it's a place where many families grow up. About 21% of households were individuals living alone.
Age Groups in Orchard Hills
The community has people of all ages.
- About 23% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 6.6% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 28.8%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.3% were aged 45 to 64.
- And about 17.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Orchard Hills in 2000 was 40 years old. This means it's a community with a good mix of younger and older residents.
Working and Earning in Orchard Hills
In 2000, the average income for a household in Orchard Hills was about $30,403 per year. For families, the average income was around $36,000 per year. The income for each person in the community was about $15,105. These numbers give us an idea of the economic situation for the people living there.
See also
In Spanish: Orchard Hills para niños
