Stockdale, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location of Stockdale in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
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 Stockdale
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Established | 1894 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 424  |
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422 |
| • Density | 1,934.11/sq mi (747.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
Stockdale is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 424 people lived there.
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Exploring Stockdale's Location
Stockdale is found at specific geographic coordinates: 40.083348 degrees North and 79.850456 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Stockdale covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.76 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.09 square kilometers), is water. This means about 12.90% of Stockdale is covered by water.
Neighboring Areas
Stockdale shares its land border with only one other place: Allenport. If you look across the Monongahela River to the south, which is in Fayette County, Stockdale is next to Jefferson Township.
Understanding Stockdale's Population
The number of people living in Stockdale has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 731 | — | |
| 1910 | 761 | 4.1% | |
| 1920 | 830 | 9.1% | |
| 1930 | 772 | −7.0% | |
| 1940 | 907 | 17.5% | |
| 1950 | 870 | −4.1% | |
| 1960 | 815 | −6.3% | |
| 1970 | 720 | −11.7% | |
| 1980 | 641 | −11.0% | |
| 1990 | 630 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 555 | −11.9% | |
| 2010 | 502 | −9.5% | |
| 2020 | 424 | −15.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 422 | −15.9% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 555 people living in Stockdale. These people lived in 251 households, and 167 of these were families. The average number of people in each household was about 2.21. For families, the average size was 2.72 people.
There were also 267 housing units available. This means there were about 2,091 people per square mile.
Diversity in Stockdale
In 2000, most of the people in Stockdale were White, making up about 98.74% of the population. There were also small percentages of African American (0.72%), Asian (0.18%), and people from two or more races (0.36%). A very small number, 0.18%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population of Stockdale in 2000 included people of all ages. About 16.9% were under 18 years old. Around 7.4% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 27.4%, was between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 26.7%, and 21.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in Stockdale was 44 years.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Stockdale was $30,000 per year. For families, the average income was $33,750. The average income for each person in the borough was $19,470.
About 14.1% of all people in Stockdale lived below the poverty line. This included 16.7% of those under 18 and 12.5% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Stockdale (Pensilvania) para niños
