Summerville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Summerville, Pennsylvania
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Houses along Redbank Creek
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Location of Summerville in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
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 Summerville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Summerville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Jefferson |
| Settled | 1812 |
| Incorporated | March 15, 1887 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 504 |
| • Density | 812.33/sq mi (313.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15864
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-75168 |
Summerville is a small town, called a 'borough,' in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 504 people lived there.
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History of Summerville
Summerville got its name from Summers Baldwin. He was the very first person to settle in this area. Before it was called Summerville, it had another name: 'Troy.' The town officially became a borough in 1887.
Geography of Summerville
Summerville is located in the western part of Jefferson County. It sits in the valley of Redbank Creek.
Pennsylvania Route 28, also known as Harrison Street, goes through the northern side of the town. This road leads northeast about 7 miles (11 km) to Brookville. Brookville is the main town, or county seat, for the county. The road also goes southwest about 12 miles (19 km) to New Bethlehem.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Summerville covers a total area of about 0.62 square miles (1.61 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
Summerville has seen its population change over the years. Here's how many people have lived there at different times:
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| 1880 | 348 | — | |
| 1890 | 338 | −2.9% | |
| 1900 | 380 | 12.4% | |
| 1910 | 609 | 60.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,199 | 96.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,202 | 0.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,009 | −16.1% | |
| 1950 | 933 | −7.5% | |
| 1960 | 895 | −4.1% | |
| 1970 | 859 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 830 | −3.4% | |
| 1990 | 675 | −18.7% | |
| 2000 | 525 | −22.2% | |
| 2010 | 528 | 0.6% | |
| 2020 | 504 | −4.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 525 people living in Summerville. These people made up 209 households and 158 families. Most of the people living in the borough were White (98.10%).
About 29.2% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households (61.2%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.44 people.
The median age of people in Summerville was 41 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41, and half were older. About 20% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Summerville
Summerville is home to a private school called Christ's Dominion Academy. This school offers Christian education to its students.
See also
- In Spanish: Summerville (Pensilvania) para niños
