Rural Valley, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rural Valley, Pennsylvania
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Location of Rural Valley in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
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 Rural Valley, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Armstrong |
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| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.11 sq mi (5.47 km2) |
| • Land | 2.11 sq mi (5.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,120 ft (340 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 826 |
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814 |
| • Density | 385.60/sq mi (148.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
16249
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| FIPS code | 42-66720 |
Rural Valley is a small town, called a borough, located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 826 people lived there.
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Exploring Rural Valley's Location
Rural Valley is found in the eastern part of Armstrong County. Its exact spot on a map is 40°47′55″N 79°18′57″W / 40.79861°N 79.31583°W.
Roads and Travel
Pennsylvania Route 85 goes right through the borough. This road can take you west about 12 miles (19 km) to Kittanning. If you head east on Route 85, it's about 14 miles (23 km) to U.S. Route 119 near Home.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Rural Valley covers a total area of about 2.11 square miles (5.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Local Waterways
A stream called Cowanshannock Creek flows west through Rural Valley. This creek eventually leads to the Allegheny River.
People of Rural Valley
The number of people living in Rural Valley has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 183 | — | |
| 1910 | 763 | — | |
| 1920 | 841 | 10.2% | |
| 1930 | 948 | 12.7% | |
| 1940 | 900 | −5.1% | |
| 1950 | 857 | −4.8% | |
| 1960 | 860 | 0.4% | |
| 1970 | 962 | 11.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,033 | 7.4% | |
| 1990 | 957 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 922 | −3.7% | |
| 2010 | 876 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 826 | −5.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 814 | −7.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 922 people living in Rural Valley. These people made up 382 households and 267 families. The town had about 438 people per square mile (169 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in the borough were White (98.26%). A small number were African American (0.54%), Native American (0.22%), or from two or more races (0.98%). About 0.11% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Rural Valley was 42 years old in 2000. About 20.1% of the population was under 18 years old. About 21.1% were 65 years old or older.
Rural Valley Cemetery
- Rural Valley Cemetery is a burial ground located in the borough.
See also
In Spanish: Rural Valley para niños
