Robinson, Indiana County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Robinson, Pennsylvania
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 Robinson, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Robinson, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Indiana |
| Township | West Wheatfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 583 |
| • Density | 753.23/sq mi (290.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15949
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| FIPS code | 42-65360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2630035 |
Robinson is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Robinson is located in West Wheatfield Township, within Indiana County.
You can find Robinson close to the border of Westmoreland County and near the town of Bolivar. It's also situated along Pennsylvania Route 259. In 2020, about 583 people lived in Robinson.
A Look Back at Robinson's History
Robinson was founded a long time ago, in 1880. When it was first created, it had a different name: Garfield. It was named after James A. Garfield, who had just been elected as the President of the United States.
This community started out as a "brickyard town." This means it was a place where factories made bricks. The Garfield Fire Clay Company was a big part of Robinson's early days. This company made special heat-resistant bricks, called refractories, in Robinson and the nearby town of Bolivar. They operated their factories from 1887 until 1979.
Who Lives in Robinson?
Every ten years, the United States counts all its people in something called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different areas.
According to the 2020 census, there were 583 people living in Robinson. A few years before that, in the 2010 census, the population was a bit higher, with 614 residents.
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| 2020 | 583 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Robinson (Pensilvania) para niños
