Seward, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Seward, Pennsylvania
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Location of Seward in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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 Seward, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Incorporated | January 23, 1904 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 495 |
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462 |
| • Density | 2,287.13/sq mi (882.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15954
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| Area code(s) | 724, 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-69368 |
Seward is a small town, also called a borough, located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2010, about 495 people lived there.
Seward is one of three communities in Westmoreland County that uses the 814 area code. The other two are St. Clair and New Florence.
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History of Seward
Seward has a history that includes important events from the early 1900s.
Early 1900s Events
In June 1902, there was an explosion at the Cambria powder plant's coining mill in Seward. This event sadly resulted in the deaths of several workers and injured others.
Another similar explosion happened at the Conemaugh Powder Works in Seward on December 7, 1903. One worker died, and four others were seriously hurt.
Oldest Resident
On January 4, 1908, a very old resident of Seward named Patrick Kerwin passed away. He was said to be 111 years old, making him possibly the oldest person in Pennsylvania at that time. He was born in Ireland in 1796.
Geography of Seward
Seward is located at 40°24′53″N 79°1′22″W / 40.41472°N 79.02278°W. This means it's in the western part of Pennsylvania.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Surrounding Areas
Seward is completely surrounded by St. Clair Township. This means St. Clair Township borders Seward on all sides.
Johnstown Flood of 1977
The community of Seward was affected by the Johnstown flood of 1977. This natural disaster caused the deaths of seven people in the area.
Population and People
Seward's population has changed over the years. Understanding these changes helps us learn about the community.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 548 | — | |
| 1920 | 657 | 19.9% | |
| 1930 | 742 | 12.9% | |
| 1940 | 845 | 13.9% | |
| 1950 | 852 | 0.8% | |
| 1960 | 754 | −11.5% | |
| 1970 | 746 | −1.1% | |
| 1980 | 675 | −9.5% | |
| 1990 | 522 | −22.7% | |
| 2000 | 484 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 495 | 2.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 462 | −6.7% | |
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Population Numbers
In the year 2000, there were 484 people living in Seward. These people made up 199 households, and 129 of these were families.
The population density was about 2,255 people per square mile (870 people per square kilometer). There were 226 housing units, with an average of 1,053 units per square mile (406 units per square kilometer).
Diversity in Seward
Most of the people living in Seward in 2000 were White (99.17%). A small percentage were African American (0.21%), and 0.62% were from two or more races. About 0.21% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Household Information
Of the 199 households in 2000:
- 22.6% had children under 18 living with them.
- 54.8% were married couples living together.
- 7.5% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- 34.7% were not families.
Also, 30.7% of households had only one person living in them. Of these, 19.1% were people aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.36 people, and the average family had 2.91 people.
Age Groups
The ages of people in Seward in 2000 were spread out:
- 20.5% were under 18 years old.
- 5.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 26.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 21.3% were 65 years or older.
The median age, which is the middle age of the population, was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were about 94.4 males.
Income Levels
In 2000, the median income for a household in Seward was $29,583. For families, the median income was $38,500. Males earned a median income of $32,083, while females earned $18,333. The average income per person in the borough was $14,585.
About 4.9% of families and 12.2% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 15.7% of those under 18 and 21.6% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Seward (Pensilvania) para niños
