Sligo, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Sligo, Pennsylvania
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Bald Eagle Street downtown
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Location of Sligo in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
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Map showing Clarion County in Pennsylvania
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 Sligo, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Clarion |
| Settled | 1828 |
| Incorporated | 1878 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 sq mi (3.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.41 sq mi (3.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,150 ft (350 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 681 |
| • Density | 484.01/sq mi (186.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16255
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-71176 |
Sligo (pronounced SLY-goh) is a small town called a borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 686 people lived there.
Sligo got its name from a town and county called Sligo in Ireland.
Where is Sligo Located?
Sligo is in the southwestern part of Clarion County. It sits in a valley near Licking Creek, which flows into the Clarion River. The area around Sligo has many rolling hills. Long ago, this region was known for its rich supply of coal.
Two main roads pass through Sligo. Pennsylvania Route 68 goes northeast about 11 miles to Clarion, which is the main town of the county. This road also goes southwest about 13 miles to East Brady, a town on the Allegheny River. Pennsylvania Route 58 goes west from Sligo about 13 miles to Foxburg, another town on the Allegheny River.
The United States Census Bureau says that Sligo covers a total area of about 1.41 square miles (3.7 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.004 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Sligo?
Sligo's population has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 543 | — | |
| 1890 | 495 | −8.8% | |
| 1900 | 505 | 2.0% | |
| 1910 | 754 | 49.3% | |
| 1920 | 801 | 6.2% | |
| 1930 | 750 | −6.4% | |
| 1940 | 948 | 26.4% | |
| 1950 | 913 | −3.7% | |
| 1960 | 814 | −10.8% | |
| 1970 | 825 | 1.4% | |
| 1980 | 798 | −3.3% | |
| 1990 | 706 | −11.5% | |
| 2000 | 728 | 3.1% | |
| 2010 | 720 | −1.1% | |
| 2020 | 686 | −4.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 685 | −4.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 728 people living in Sligo. Most of the people were White (about 97%). A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 280 households in Sligo in 2000. About 38% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (about 58%) were married couples. About 14% of households were led by a single mother.
The people living in Sligo were of different ages. About 27% were under 18 years old. About 10% were between 18 and 24. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 36 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 96 males.
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