Slabtown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Slabtown, Pennsylvania
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Quaker Meeting House Road in Slabtown
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Location within Columbia County
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 Slabtown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Columbia |
| Township | Locust |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 800 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 145 |
| • Density | 327/sq mi (126.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-71056 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1187777 |
Slabtown is a small community in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a "census-designated place," which means it's an area the government counts for population data. Slabtown is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 145 people lived there. It is also part of the larger Bloomsburg-Berwick area.
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Exploring Slabtown's Location
Slabtown is found in the southern part of Columbia County. It sits in the northern area of Locust Township. The community is located in the valley of Roaring Creek. This creek flows west and eventually joins the Susquehanna River.
How to Get to Slabtown
Pennsylvania Route 42 is a main road that goes through Slabtown. If you head north on Route 42, you can reach Bloomsburg in about 9 miles. Bloomsburg is the main town, or county seat, for Columbia County. Going south on Route 42, you will travel over some mountains. After about 12 miles, you will arrive in Ashland.
Slabtown's Size and Landscape
Slabtown is a small area, covering about 1.27 square kilometers (0.49 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 1.23 square kilometers (0.47 square miles). A small part, about 0.04 square kilometers (0.015 square miles), is water.
The southern and eastern parts of Slabtown have hills. The northern and western areas are flatter. Much of the land in Slabtown is used for farming. There are also some forested areas.
Who Lives in Slabtown?
In 2020, the population of Slabtown was 145 people. In 2000, there were 105 people living in 44 households. Most of the people living in Slabtown are White.
Families and Households
Out of the households in 2000, about 20% had children under 18 living there. Most households, around 66%, were married couples living together. About 23% of households were made up of single people. Around 9% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had about 2 to 3 people.
Age Groups in Slabtown
The population in 2000 was spread across different age groups. About 18% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 30% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 22% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Slabtown was 42 years.
