Osceola Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Osceola Township,
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Township
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Osceola Township as seen from Pennsylvania Route 49
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Map of Tioga County Highlighting Osceola Township
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Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Tioga County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Tioga |
| Settled | 1795 |
| Incorporated | 1857 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.58 sq mi (35.18 km2) |
| • Land | 13.58 sq mi (35.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 586  |
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584 |
| • Density | 47.49/sq mi (18.33/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern Time Zone (North America) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| ZIP code |
16942
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-117-57224 |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 700 | — | |
| 2010 | 659 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 586 | −11.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 584 | −11.4% | |
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Osceola Township is a small community located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. A "township" is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 586 people lived there.
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Where is Osceola Township Located?
Osceola Township covers an area of about 13.9 square miles (36.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Neighboring Communities
Osceola Township shares its borders with several other places:
- To the north, it borders Woodhull in Steuben County, New York.
- To the east, you'll find Elkland and Nelson Township.
- Part of its eastern and southern border is next to Farmington Township.
- To the south and west, it borders Deerfield Township.
Who Lives in Osceola Township?
In 2000, there were 700 people living in Osceola Township. These people lived in 268 households, and 192 of these were families.
Population Details
- About 35% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most people (about 98%) identified as White.
- The average age of people living in the township was 36 years old.
- About 28% of the population was between 25 and 44 years old.
- Around 13% of the residents were 65 years or older.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Osceola Township was $33,482 per year. For families, the average income was $36,364. About 18.6% of all people in the township lived below the poverty line. This included about 23% of children under 18.
Communities and Villages in Osceola Township
- Elkland – This is a borough located just south of the New York state line. It sits on Pennsylvania Route 49, between Osceola and Nelson Township.
- Osceola – This is a village found just west of Elkland, also along Pennsylvania Route 49.
Famous People from Osceola Township
- Louise Heims Beck – She was a very important person in American theater. She helped start the American Theatre Wing and played a big role in creating the famous Tony Awards.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Osceola (Pensilvania) para niños
