Sankertown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Sankertown, Pennsylvania
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Looking east along Pennsylvania Avenue
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Location of Sankertown in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
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 Sankertown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Incorporated | 1906 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,060 ft (630 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 675 |
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614 |
| • Density | 2,081.36/sq mi (803.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16630
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-67920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215032 |
Sankertown is a small community called a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the larger Johnstown, Pennsylvania area. In 2010, about 675 people lived here.
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Where is Sankertown Located?
Sankertown is in the eastern part of Cambria County. You can find it at these coordinates: 40°28′12″N 78°35′31″W / 40.47000°N 78.59194°W.
Borders and Nearby Towns
The borough of Cresson is right next to Sankertown on its south side. Sankertown is also about 8 miles (13 km) east of Ebensburg. Ebensburg is important because it is the main town where the county government is located. This is called the county seat.
What is Sankertown Like?
Sankertown covers a total area of about 0.29 square miles (0.76 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the borough. The town has places for sports, including a basketball court and a baseball field.
Who Lives in Sankertown?
Sankertown has seen its population change over the years.
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| 1910 | 687 | — | |
| 1920 | 900 | 31.0% | |
| 1930 | 917 | 1.9% | |
| 1940 | 942 | 2.7% | |
| 1950 | 865 | −8.2% | |
| 1960 | 828 | −4.3% | |
| 1970 | 881 | 6.4% | |
| 1980 | 804 | −8.7% | |
| 1990 | 770 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 680 | −11.7% | |
| 2010 | 675 | −0.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 614 | −9.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 680 people living in Sankertown. Most of the people were White (99.12%). A small number were African American (0.44%) or Asian (0.29%). About 0.29% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
There were 248 households in Sankertown in 2000. A household is a group of people living together. About 28.2% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (54.0%) were married couples. About 12.9% were single mothers with no husband present.
The average household had 2.63 people. The average family had 3.06 people.
Age Groups
The people in Sankertown are of different ages.
- 21.0% were under 18 years old.
- 9.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Sankertown was 40 years old.
Income in Sankertown
In 2000, the average income for a household was $35,208 per year. For families, the average income was $42,143 per year. The average income for each person in the borough was $13,728. About 10.6% of all people in Sankertown lived below the poverty line. This included 16.5% of children under 18.
Images for kids
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Looking east along Pennsylvania Avenue
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Location of Sankertown in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Sankertown para niños
