Thompsontown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Thompsontown, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Haldeman Park
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Location of Thompsontown in Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
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 Thompsontown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Thompsontown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Juniata |
| Settled | 1755 |
| Incorporated | 1867 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation
(benchmark at center of borough)
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447 ft (136 m) |
| Highest elevation
(northern boundary of borough)
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680 ft (210 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(tributary to Juniata River)
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420 ft (130 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 629  |
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(2021)
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623 |
| • Density | 2,036.81/sq mi (786.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
17094
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-76536 |
Thompsontown is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 629 people lived there.
History of Thompsontown
Thompsontown was started in 1755 by a person named William Thompson. It is special because it has the oldest church in all of Juniata County.
Geography of Thompsontown
Thompsontown is located at 40°33′53″N 77°14′05″W / 40.564804°N 77.234807°W.
The town covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers), and all of it is land. Thompsontown is in the eastern part of Juniata County. It is surrounded by Delaware Township. Many people who live in Thompsontown travel to nearby cities like Harrisburg and Mifflintown for work.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 232 | — | |
| 1870 | 280 | — | |
| 1880 | 280 | 0.0% | |
| 1890 | 291 | 3.9% | |
| 1900 | 273 | −6.2% | |
| 1910 | 293 | 7.3% | |
| 1920 | 306 | 4.4% | |
| 1930 | 325 | 6.2% | |
| 1940 | 500 | 53.8% | |
| 1950 | 486 | −2.8% | |
| 1960 | 713 | 46.7% | |
| 1970 | 677 | −5.0% | |
| 1980 | 593 | −12.4% | |
| 1990 | 582 | −1.9% | |
| 2000 | 711 | 22.2% | |
| 2010 | 697 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 629 | −9.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 623 | −10.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 711 people living in Thompsontown. The population density was about 2,193 people per square mile (847 people per square kilometer).
The people living in Thompsontown were of different age groups. About 19.3% were under 18 years old. About 20% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 40 years.
See also
In Spanish: Thompsontown para niños
