Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Orwigsburg
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Orwigsburg in May 2012
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| Etymology: Peter Orwig | |
| Nickname(s):
"O' burg"
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Location of Orwigsburg in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
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 Orwigsburg
Location in Pennsylvania
Orwigsburg
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Founded | 1796 |
| Founded by | Peter Orwig |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.17 sq mi (5.62 km2) |
| • Land | 2.17 sq mi (5.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,002 |
| • Density | 1,382.49/sq mi (533.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
17961
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
Orwigsburg is a small town, called a borough, in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was named after its founder, Peter Orwig. The borough was officially created in 1823 from West Brunswick Township. Orwigsburg was once the main government center, or county seat, for the county. However, in 1851, the county seat moved to Pottsville.
In 2020, about 3,002 people lived in Orwigsburg.
Geography and Climate
Orwigsburg is located at 40°39′24″N 76°6′7″W / 40.65667°N 76.10194°W. The borough covers about 2.2 square miles (5.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its borders.
The climate in Orwigsburg is known as a hot-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and cold winters. Average monthly temperatures can range from about 27°F (around -3°C) in January to 72°F (around 22°C) in July.
People of Orwigsburg
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 773 | — | |
| 1840 | 779 | 0.8% | |
| 1850 | 909 | 16.7% | |
| 1860 | 828 | −8.9% | |
| 1870 | 728 | −12.1% | |
| 1880 | 792 | 8.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,290 | 62.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,518 | 17.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,801 | 18.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,985 | 10.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,031 | 2.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,182 | 7.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,309 | 5.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,131 | −7.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,661 | 24.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,700 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,780 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,106 | 11.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,099 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,995 | −3.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,998 | −3.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,106 people living in Orwigsburg. These people lived in 1,158 households, and 795 of these were families.
Most people in the borough were White (about 97.7%). Smaller groups included Asian people (about 1.1%) and African American people (about 0.3%).
About 31.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half, about 56.8%, were married couples.
The age of people in Orwigsburg varied. About 22.6% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 24.6% were 65 years or older. The average age was 42 years.
Education
Students in Orwigsburg attend public schools managed by the Blue Mountain School District. Older students, from ninth to twelfth grade, go to Blue Mountain High School, which is located right in Orwigsburg.
See also
In Spanish: Orwigsburg para niños
