Prompton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Borough of Prompton
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Post office, ZIP code 18456-9998
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Location in Wayne County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Borough of Prompton
Location in Pennsylvania
Borough of Prompton
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2) |
| • Land | 1.53 sq mi (3.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 237 |
| • Density | 154.60/sq mi (59.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-62744 |
| Website | Prompton Borough |
Prompton is a small town, also called a borough. It is located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, the population of Prompton was 237 people.
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Where is Prompton Located?
Prompton is found at specific coordinates: 41.582133 degrees North and 75.329922 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The borough covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.32 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.6 square miles (3.97 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.35 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Prompton?
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 306 | — | |
| 1860 | 296 | −3.3% | |
| 1870 | 394 | 33.1% | |
| 1880 | 310 | −21.3% | |
| 1890 | 289 | −6.8% | |
| 1900 | 258 | −10.7% | |
| 1910 | 263 | 1.9% | |
| 1920 | 220 | −16.3% | |
| 1930 | 186 | −15.5% | |
| 1940 | 202 | 8.6% | |
| 1950 | 197 | −2.5% | |
| 1960 | 204 | 3.6% | |
| 1970 | 224 | 9.8% | |
| 1980 | 249 | 11.2% | |
| 1990 | 238 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 243 | 2.1% | |
| 2010 | 250 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 237 | −5.2% | |
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In 2010, the census showed that 250 people lived in Prompton. These people made up 104 households, and 68 of these were families. The population density was about 156 people per square mile (59 people per square kilometer).
Diversity in Prompton
Most residents, about 96.8%, were White. About 3.2% of the population identified as being of two or more races. Also, 3.2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 104 households, almost 30% had children under 18 living with them. About 46% of households were married couples living together. Some households (12.5%) had a female head without a husband present.
About 34.6% of households were not families. This means they might be single people or roommates. About 28.8% of all households were just one person living alone. Some of these (16.3%) were people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had 2.40 people. The average family had 2.96 people.
Age Groups
The population of Prompton includes people of all ages. About 24% of residents were under 18 years old. Most people, 59.6%, were between 18 and 64 years old. About 16.4% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Prompton was 39.7 years.
Education in Prompton
Students in Prompton attend schools that are part of the Wayne Highlands School District. This district is responsible for public education in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Prompton para niños
