South Connellsville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
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Location of South Connellsville in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
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 South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Established | 1910 |
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| • Total | 1.71 sq mi (4.43 km2) |
| • Land | 1.68 sq mi (4.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
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| • Total | 1,917 |
| • Density | 1,140.39/sq mi (440.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15425
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
South Connellsville is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,919 people lived there. This number was a little lower than the 1,970 people counted in 2010.
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Where is South Connellsville Located?
South Connellsville is in the northeastern part of Fayette County. It is located at about 39.998 degrees North and 79.586 degrees West. The city of Connellsville is just north of it. To the west, you'll find the Youghiogheny River.
Land and Water Area
The borough covers a total area of about 1.71 square miles (4.43 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.68 square miles (4.35 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 2,196 | — | |
| 1930 | 2,516 | 14.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,628 | 4.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,610 | −0.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,434 | −6.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,385 | −2.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,296 | −3.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,204 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,281 | 3.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,970 | −13.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,919 | −2.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,891 | −4.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,281 people living in South Connellsville. These people lived in 890 households, and 637 of these were families.
Population Details
The population was spread out by age. About 23.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the borough was 40 years.
Learning in South Connellsville
Children in South Connellsville attend schools in the Connellsville Area School District.
- Younger students (grades K–5) go to West Crawford Elementary.
- Middle school students (grades 6–8) attend Connellsville Middle School.
- Older students (grades 9–12) go to Connellsville Area Senior High School.
Community Services
South Connellsville has important services to keep its residents safe and healthy.
Fire and Police
The South Connellsville Volunteer Fire Company helps protect the borough from fires. The police services are provided by the Connellsville Police Department through a special agreement.
Emergency Medical Services
If someone needs medical help quickly, Fayette EMS provides ambulance services from nearby Connellsville.
Water and Sewer Services
The South Connellsville Municipal Authority manages the public sewer system. They have been doing this since 1951. Since the 1980s, all wastewater from South Connellsville goes through a pipeline to the Connellsville Municipal Authority for treatment.
Famous People from South Connellsville
Some notable people have come from South Connellsville:
- Tamora Pierce - A well-known author.
- John Woodruff - An athlete.
Images for kids
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A friendly robot.
See also
In Spanish: South Connellsville para niños
