Thornburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Thornburg, Pennsylvania
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Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 466 |
| • Density | 1,063.93/sq mi (411.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15205
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| FIPS code | 42-76560 |
Thornburg is a small town in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It is called a borough. In 2020, the population of Thornburg was 466 people.
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Where is Thornburg?
Thornburg is located in the state of Pennsylvania, USA. It covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (1.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Learning in Thornburg
Students in Thornburg attend schools that are part of the Montour School District. This district provides education for children living in the borough.
Thornburg's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 230 | — | |
| 1920 | 300 | 30.4% | |
| 1930 | 327 | 9.0% | |
| 1940 | 284 | −13.1% | |
| 1950 | 335 | 18.0% | |
| 1960 | 391 | 16.7% | |
| 1970 | 617 | 57.8% | |
| 1980 | 526 | −14.7% | |
| 1990 | 461 | −12.4% | |
| 2000 | 468 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 455 | −2.8% | |
| 2020 | 466 | 2.4% | |
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In 2000, about 468 people lived in Thornburg. There were 177 homes, and 138 of these were families. The population density was about 1,060 people per square mile.
Most people living in Thornburg were White (96.79%). A small number were Asian (0.85%) or from two or more races (2.14%). About 1.50% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
About 33.9% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (69.5%) were married couples. About 6.8% had a female head of household without a husband. The average home had 2.64 people, and the average family had 3.01 people.
Age Groups
The people in Thornburg had different ages. About 27.1% were under 18 years old. About 14.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in Thornburg was 44 years old.
Neighboring Towns
Thornburg shares its borders with a few other places. To the north and west, it is next to Robinson Township. To the southwest, it borders Rosslyn Farms. On the other side of Chartiers Creek, to the south and east, Thornburg is close to Crafton.
See also
In Spanish: Thornburg (Pensilvania) para niños
