Salix, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Salix, Pennsylvania
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Location within Cambria County
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 Salix, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Salix, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Township | Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,051 ft (625 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,043 |
| • Density | 978.42/sq mi (377.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15952
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| FIPS code | 42-67608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1186872 |
Salix is a small community in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official town or city.
In 2010, about 1,149 people lived here. Before that, it was sometimes called Salix-Beauty Line Park.
Where is Salix Located?
Salix is found in the southeastern part of Cambria County. It's close to the middle of Adams Township. The community is about 11 miles (18 km) east of Johnstown.
The United States Census Bureau says Salix covers about 1.07 square miles (2.76 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Salix?
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| 2020 | 1,043 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,259 people living in Salix. They lived in 469 different homes. Most people in Salix were White (about 98%). Some people had Native American or Asian backgrounds.
Many families in Salix were married couples living together. About 38% of homes had kids under 18 years old. The average home had about 2.68 people.
The people in Salix were of different ages:
- About 26% were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Salix was 36 years.
See also
- In Spanish: Salix (Pensilvania) para niños
