South Renovo, Pennsylvania Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids South Renovo, Pennsylvania
Borough
South Renovo and the West Branch Susquehanna River
Location in Clinton County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Clinton
Settled	1881
Incorporated (borough)	1888
Government
• Type	Borough Council
Area
• Total	0.23 sq mi (0.60 km²)
• Land	0.20 sq mi (0.53 km²)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Elevation	700 ft (200 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	439
• Estimate (2019)	426
• Density	2,088.24/sq mi (806.99/km²)
Time zone	Eastern (EST)
• Summer (DST)	EDT
ZIP code	17764
Area code(s)	570
FIPS code	42-72448

South Renovo is a small town, called a borough, in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It is located right next to the West Branch Susquehanna River, across from the town of Renovo. In 2010, about 439 people lived there.

Long ago, the main business in this area was lumbering, which means cutting down trees for wood. But after most of the big, old trees were cut, this industry slowed down. Today, much of the land around South Renovo is state-owned. This means it's protected as state forests, state parks, and game lands. The whole area is known as the Pennsylvania Wilds.

Where is South Renovo Located?
How Many People Live Here?
- Population Details
Things to See and Do
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Where is South Renovo Located?

South Renovo is in the northern part of Clinton County. It sits on the south side of the West Branch Susquehanna River. The town of Renovo is on the north side of the river, directly opposite South Renovo.

The borough covers a total area of about 0.23 square miles (0.60 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water from the river.

Pennsylvania Route 144 runs through South Renovo. This road crosses the river into Renovo. If you drive south on Route 144, it will take you about 34 miles to Snow Shoe and Interstate 80.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in South Renovo has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1890	135	—
1900	425	214.8%
1910	805	89.4%
1920	1,291	60.4%
1930	1,054	−18.4%
1940	1,018	−3.4%
1950	862	−15.3%
1960	777	−9.9%
1970	662	−14.8%
1980	663	0.2%
1990	579	−12.7%
2000	557	−3.8%
2010	439	−21.2%
2019 (est.)	426	−3.0%
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Population Details

In 2000, there were 557 people living in South Renovo. These people lived in 226 households. About 29% of these households had children under 18. Many households were made up of married couples. About 24% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.

The average age of people in the borough in 2000 was 45 years old. The population included people of all ages, from children to seniors.

Things to See and Do

South Renovo is located in the middle of the Pennsylvania Wilds. This large area covers many counties in north-central Pennsylvania. It's a great place for outdoor activities.

The Pennsylvania Wilds has over two million acres of mountains and natural lands. These lands include state forests, state game lands, and state parks. You can find many ways to enjoy nature here.

There are 29 state parks, 8 state forests, and 50 state game lands in the Wilds. You can also find lots of wildlife, hiking trails, and streams for fishing. This region is also home to the largest group of elk in the Northeast. These elk can be seen from Ridgway all the way to Renovo.