Rebersburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Rebersburg, Pennsylvania
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 Rebersburg, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Rebersburg, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Centre | |
| Township | Miles | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,290 ft (390 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 488 | |
| • Density | 358.82/sq mi (138.56/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
16872
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| Area code(s) | 814 | |
| FIPS code | 42-63688 | |
| GNIS code | 1184745 | |
Rebersburg is a small community in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for gathering population information. Rebersburg is part of the larger State College, Pennsylvania area. In 2020, about 488 people lived there. Many Amish people also live in the surrounding area.
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Where is Rebersburg Located?
Rebersburg is in the eastern part of Centre County. It sits in a beautiful area called the Brush Valley. This valley is part of the Appalachian Mountains, specifically the Ridge-and-Valley section. To the north, you'll find Nittany Mountain, and to the south are Brush Mountain and Shriner Mountain.
Traveling Through Rebersburg
Pennsylvania Route 192 goes right through Rebersburg. This road runs along the entire Brush Valley. If you head west on Route 192, you'll reach Madisonburg in about 4 miles and Centre Hall in about 14 miles. Going east, the road will take you about 31 miles to Lewisburg.
Another road, Pennsylvania Route 880, starts in Rebersburg and heads north. It crosses over Mount Nittany and leads into Sugar Valley and the town of Loganton.
Size of Rebersburg
According to the United States Census Bureau, Rebersburg covers an area of about 3.52 square kilometers (or 1.36 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Rebersburg?
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| 2020 | 488 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 494 people living in Rebersburg. These people lived in 179 households, and 134 of those were families. The community is mostly made up of White residents (about 97.8%).
Community Makeup
- About 36.3% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (62.0%) were married couples living together.
- About 25.1% of households were not families.
- About 20.7% of all households had people living alone.
- Around 8.3% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
Age Groups
The people in Rebersburg are spread across different age groups:
- Almost 30% (29.8%) were under 18 years old.
- About 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- Roughly 21.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- Around 17.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Rebersburg was 38 years old.
Famous People from Rebersburg
Rebersburg has been home to some notable individuals, especially poets who wrote in Pennsylvania Dutch:
- Henry Meyer, a well-known Pennsylvania Dutch poet.
- Calvin Ziegler, another Pennsylvania Dutch poet.
See also
In Spanish: Rebersburg para niños
