Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania
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St. Alban's Anglican Church in the village
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Proud of our past! Planning our Future!
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Location within Centre County
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 Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Centre |
| Township | Ferguson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.50 sq mi (6.49 km2) |
| • Land | 2.50 sq mi (6.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,300 ft (400 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,481 |
| • Density | 591.45/sq mi (228.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16868, 16801, 16865
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-60496 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1183816 |
Pine Grove Mills is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It's a village and a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place recognized for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city. Pine Grove Mills is located in Centre County, within Ferguson Township. In 2020, about 1,481 people lived there.
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Where is Pine Grove Mills?
Pine Grove Mills is in the southern part of Centre County. It's close to the border between Centre County and Huntingdon County. The village sits in the Nittany Valley.
Mountains and Valleys
The community is at the base of Tussey Mountain. Locals often call this mountain "Pine Grove Mountain." It's a long ridge that forms the southern edge of the valley.
Size and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, Pine Grove Mills covers an area of about 6.49 square kilometers (2.50 square miles). All of this area is land. The village is about 5 miles (8 km) south of State College. You can find it where State Highways 26 and 45 meet.
- PA 26 goes south over Tussey Mountain into Huntingdon County.
- PA 45 continues southwest through the valley, also entering Huntingdon County.
Who Lives in Pine Grove Mills?
The number of people living in Pine Grove Mills has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,030 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,129 | 9.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,141 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,502 | 31.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,481 | −1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 1,502 people living in Pine Grove Mills. These people made up 595 households and 403 families. The population density was about 353.7 people per square mile (136.6 people per square kilometer).
Community Makeup
Most people in Pine Grove Mills are White (93.9%). There are also people who are Black or African American (1.9%), Asian (2.0%), and Native American (0.1%). About 2.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 34.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (58.8%) were married couples living together. About 25.5% of all households were individuals living alone. Around 9.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.52 people, and the average family had 3.10 people.
Age Groups
The population in Pine Grove Mills is spread across different age groups:
- 25.8% were under 18 years old.
- 8.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 13.6% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the community was 39 years.
History of Pine Grove Mills
Pine Grove Mills was founded by Thomas Ferguson. In 1791, he bought 321 acres (1.3 square kilometers) of land. He paid 300 pounds in gold and silver coins for it.
The First Mills
In 1800, Thomas Ferguson built the first mills. He did this by damming Slab Cabin Run. These mills gave the town its name. Local stories say that a group of pine trees separated the sawmill from the gristmill. This "pine grove" and the "mills" gave the village its unique name.
Pattonville and Pine Grove Mills
In 1815, John Patton Jr. started a town called Pattonville. This new town was at the east end of Pine Grove Mills. For a while, the whole village was known as Pattonville. However, the post office, which started in 1809, always kept the name Pine Grove Mills. Eventually, the village went back to its original name.
Recent Events
In 2001, Pine Grove Mills celebrated its 200th birthday! A special book was published to mark this event. In June 2018, a farmers market started in the parking lot of St Paul Lutheran Church.
Community Planning
Since 2018, the Centre Region Planning Agency has been working with residents. They are creating a plan for the future of Pine Grove Mills. This plan helps guide how the community will grow and develop. The Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors approved this plan in November 2019. They also created a committee to help put the plan into action.
See also
In Spanish: Pine Grove Mills para niños
