Rupert, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Rupert, Pennsylvania
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Location within Columbia County
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 Rupert, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Columbia | |
| Township | Montour | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) | |
| Elevation | 510 ft (160 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 154 | |
| • Density | 202/sq mi (78.1/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
17815
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| FIPS code | 42-66696 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1204556 | |
Rupert is a small community in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people. Rupert is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 154 people lived there. It is also part of the larger Bloomsburg-Berwick micropolitan area.
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Exploring Rupert's Location and Landscape
Rupert is located in the western part of Columbia County. You can find it near where Fishing Creek meets the Susquehanna River. It sits on the west side of Fishing Creek.
Where is Rupert in Montour Township?
Rupert is in the eastern part of Montour Township. It is right across Fishing Creek from Bloomsburg. Bloomsburg is the main town, or county seat, for Columbia County.
How Big is Rupert?
The U.S. Census Bureau says Rupert covers about 2.4 square kilometers (about 0.9 square miles). Most of this area, about 2.3 square kilometers, is land. A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers, is water.
What Does the Land Look Like?
The eastern part of Rupert is mostly flat. However, the western part has steep hills. Much of Rupert is covered by forests. There are also some areas used for farming and homes, especially in the northeastern part of the community.
Main Roads in Rupert
Pennsylvania Route 42 is an important road that goes through the middle of Rupert. If you go north on PA 42 for about 0.5 miles, you will reach U.S. Route 11. This point is about 2 miles southwest of the center of Bloomsburg. If you travel south from Rupert on PA 42 for about 2.5 miles, you will arrive at Catawissa. Catawissa is on the southeastern bank of the Susquehanna River.
People and Community in Rupert
In 2000, there were 174 people living in Rupert. These people lived in 72 households, and 49 of these were families.
Who Lives in Rupert?
Most people living in Rupert are White, making up about 97.7% of the population. A small number of residents are African American or from other backgrounds. About 4.6% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
About 27.8% of households in Rupert had children under 18 years old. Most households, 56.9%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.42 people. The average family had about 2.96 people.
The population of Rupert includes people of all ages. About 23.6% were under 18 years old. About 14.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in Rupert was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 93 males.
See also
In Spanish: Rupert (Pensilvania) para niños
