Riceville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Riceville, Pennsylvania
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Location of Riceville 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 |
| Township | Bloomfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,356 ft (413 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 58 |
| • Density | 134.57/sq mi (51.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
Riceville is a small community located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's known as a 'census-designated place,' which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately. According to the 2020 census, 58 people live in Riceville.
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Where is Riceville?
Riceville is in the northeastern part of Crawford County. It's specifically located in the southeastern area of Bloomfield Township. The community sits on the south side of Oil Creek, which is a smaller river that flows into the Allegheny River.
Getting Around Riceville
Pennsylvania Route 77 is a main road that goes through Riceville. This road can take you about 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast to Pennsylvania Route 8. If you travel about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) northeast, you'll reach Spartansburg. Going southwest on Route 77 for about 20 miles (32 km) will lead you to Meadville, which is the main town and county seat of Crawford County.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Riceville covers a total area of about 0.43 square miles (1.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or big rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Riceville?
The number of people living in Riceville changes over time. Here's a quick look at its population:
- In 2010, there were 68 people.
- In 2020, the population was 58 people.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 82 people living in Riceville, making up 29 households. Most of the people living there were White. Many households (almost 45%) had children under 18 living with them. About 58% of households were married couples. The average household had about 2.8 people.
Age Groups
The community has people of all ages. In 2000, about 26.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 35.4% were between 25 and 44 years old, which is often when people are working and raising families. Around 9.8% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Riceville was 37 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Riceville (Pensilvania) para niños
