Southmont, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Southmont, Pennsylvania
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Location of Southmont in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Settled | 1850 |
| Incorporated | 1919 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,568 ft (478 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,045 |
| • Density | 1,943.92/sq mi (750.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-72344 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215035 |
Southmont is a small town, known as a borough, located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is part of the larger Johnstown, Pennsylvania area. In 2020, about 2,045 people lived there. Southmont was officially created as a borough in 1919.
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Exploring Southmont's Location
Southmont is found in the southwestern part of Cambria County. It sits next to the city of Johnstown to the east. To the north, you'll find the borough of Westmont. To the southwest, there's a community called Elim.
Southmont's Elevated Position
Southmont is built on high ground. This area rises almost 600 feet (about 183 meters) above the Stonycreek River valley. The Stonycreek River flows through Johnstown, which is nearby.
How Big is Southmont?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Southmont covers a total area of about 2.7 square kilometers (which is about 1.05 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the borough's official borders.
Understanding Southmont's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 281 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,925 | 585.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,146 | 11.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,278 | 6.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,857 | 25.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,653 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,683 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,415 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,262 | −6.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,284 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,045 | −10.5% | |
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The population of Southmont has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 2,262 people living in the borough. By 2020, the population was 2,045.
Who Lives in Southmont?
In 2000, about 27% of the homes in Southmont had children under 18 living there. Many homes were made up of married couples. About 29.5% of all homes had just one person living there. Also, about 13.6% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age of people in Southmont in 2000 was 44 years old. About 22% of the population was under 18 years old, and about 20.9% were 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Southmont (Pensilvania) para niños
