Spring Mills, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Spring Mills, Pennsylvania
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Old Gregg School Community Center in Spring Mills, PA
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Location of Centre County in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Centre |
| Township | Gregg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,100 ft (300 m) |
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| • Total | 268 |
| • Density | 609/sq mi (235.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16875
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| Area code(s) | Area code 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-73288 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1188247 |
Spring Mills is a small community in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's also known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area counted for official records. Spring Mills is part of the larger area around State College, Pennsylvania. In 2010, about 268 people lived there.
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Where is Spring Mills Located?
Spring Mills is found in the southeast part of Centre County. It's located right in the middle of Gregg Township.
Natural Features
This community is in a beautiful area called the Penns Valley. It's a special spot where two creeks meet up: Sinking Creek and Penns Creek. The entire area of Spring Mills covers about 0.44 square miles (1.15 square kilometers) of land.
Roads and Travel
Pennsylvania Route 45 runs along the northern edge of Spring Mills. This road can take you to other nearby towns. If you head west, it's about 6 miles (10 km) to Centre Hall and 17 miles (27 km) to State College. Going east, it's about 5 miles (8 km) to Millheim.
Who Lives in Spring Mills?
In 2010, there were 268 people living in Spring Mills. These people lived in 109 different homes. Most of the people living there were White.
Households and Families
Out of the 109 homes, about 28% had children under 18 living with them. Most homes (about 62%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a father (7%) or a mother (6%). The average home had about 2.46 people, and the average family had about 2.83 people.
Age Groups
The people in Spring Mills come from all different age groups.
- About 19% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 10% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- About 25% were adults between 25 and 44.
- Roughly 29% were adults aged 45 to 64.
- About 18% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of someone living in Spring Mills was 42 years old.
Income Information
In 2010, the average income for a household in Spring Mills was about $38,542 per year. For families, the average income was around $42,083 per year. The average income per person in the community was about $21,941.
See also
In Spanish: Spring Mills para niños
