Port Clinton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
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St. John's Church on Penn Street in Port Clinton
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Location of Port Clinton in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (left) and of Schuylkill County in Pennsylvania (right)
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 Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Settled | 1829 |
| Incorporated | 1850 |
| Named for | DeWitt Clinton |
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| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
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| • Total | 278 |
| • Density | 364.83/sq mi (140.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19549
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| Area code(s) | 610 |
| FIPS code | 42-62136 |
Port Clinton is a small town, also known as a borough, in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It sits where two rivers, the Schuylkill and the Little Schuylkill, meet. This spot was once an important port on the Schuylkill Canal. The town was named after DeWitt Clinton, a famous governor of New York.
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Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 374 | — | |
| 1860 | 586 | 56.7% | |
| 1870 | 578 | −1.4% | |
| 1880 | 686 | 18.7% | |
| 1890 | 606 | −11.7% | |
| 1900 | 478 | −21.1% | |
| 1910 | 491 | 2.7% | |
| 1920 | 474 | −3.5% | |
| 1930 | 406 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 407 | 0.2% | |
| 1950 | 451 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 739 | 63.9% | |
| 1970 | 363 | −50.9% | |
| 1980 | 337 | −7.2% | |
| 1990 | 328 | −2.7% | |
| 2000 | 288 | −12.2% | |
| 2010 | 326 | 13.2% | |
| 2020 | 281 | −13.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 281 | −13.8% | |
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In 2020, about 278 people lived in Port Clinton. The population has changed over the years. For example, in 1960, there were 739 residents.
Most people living in Port Clinton are White. A small number of residents are Native American or from other backgrounds. About 3% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
The town has many different kinds of households. Some are families with children, while others are single people living alone. The average household has about two people. The average family has about three people.
The median age in Port Clinton is around 44 years old. This means half the people are younger than 44, and half are older. About 17% of the population is under 18 years old.
Town Location and Size
Port Clinton is a small borough. It covers an area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Transportation Hub
The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad has its main office in Port Clinton. This railroad is important for moving goods and people in the region.
Things to See and Do
The famous Appalachian Trail goes right through Port Clinton. This long hiking trail crosses the Schuylkill River near Blue Mountain. It's a great spot for hikers to visit.
Images for kids
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St. John's Church on Penn Street in Port Clinton
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Location of Port Clinton in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (left) and of Schuylkill County in Pennsylvania (right)
See also
In Spanish: Port Clinton (Pensilvania) para niños
