Pymatuning Central, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Pymatuning Central
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Location of Pymatuning Central in Crawford County
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Location of Crawford County in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Crawford County |
| Townships | North Shenango, South Shenango |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.43 sq mi (42.56 km2) |
| • Land | 16.37 sq mi (42.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,080 ft (330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,054 |
| • Density | 125.48/sq mi (48.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
Pymatuning Central is a special kind of community in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because the U.S. Census Bureau defines it for gathering information. In 2010, about 2,269 people lived here.
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Exploring Pymatuning Central's Location
Pymatuning Central is found in the southwestern part of Crawford County. It sits right on the eastern edge of the Pymatuning Reservoir. This reservoir is one of the biggest in all of Pennsylvania!
Where is Pymatuning Central Located?
The community is part of two different areas called North Shenango and South Shenango townships. It also includes two smaller, unnamed communities: Espyville and Westford.
How Big is Pymatuning Central?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Pymatuning Central covers a total area of about 42.6 square kilometers (16.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 42.4 square kilometers (16.37 square miles), is land. Only a small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.06 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Pymatuning Central?
This section shares facts about the people who live in Pymatuning Central. These facts come from official counts called a census.
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| 2020 | 2,054 | — | |
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Population Numbers Over Time
In the year 2000, there were 2,216 people living in Pymatuning Central. These people lived in 998 households, and 667 of those were families. The population density was about 135 people for every square mile. There were also 2,713 housing units, meaning places where people could live.
Diversity in the Community
Most of the people living in Pymatuning Central in 2000 were White (about 98.87%). A small number of people were African American (0.23%), Native American (0.18%), Asian (0.09%), or Pacific Islander (0.05%). About 0.59% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. People of Hispanic or Latino heritage made up about 0.41% of the population.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, about 19.2% had children under 18 living there. More than half (57.0%) were married couples living together. About 6.2% of households had a female head with no husband present. Around 33.1% of households were not families.
Many households (27.3%) were made up of just one person. About 14.0% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.22 people in each household and 2.65 people in each family.
Age Groups in Pymatuning Central
The population in Pymatuning Central in 2000 was spread out by age:
- 18.1% were under 18 years old.
- 3.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 30.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 25.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Pymatuning Central was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For females aged 18 and over, there were 100.7 males for every 100 females.
Understanding Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Pymatuning Central was $28,607. For families, the average income was $34,536. Males generally earned more, with an average income of $31,544, compared to $20,238 for females. The average income per person in the community was $16,923.
About 7.6% of families and 12.3% of all people in Pymatuning Central lived below the poverty line. This included 17.6% of those under 18 years old and 5.8% of those aged 65 or older.
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Location of Pymatuning Central in Crawford County
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Location of Crawford County in Pennsylvania
See also
In Spanish: Pymatuning Central para niños
