Timblin, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Timblin, Pennsylvania
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Location of Timblin in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
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 Timblin, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Timblin, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Jefferson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 147 |
| • Density | 162.61/sq mi (62.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15778
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-76744 |
Timblin is a small town called a borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. A borough is like a small, self-governing community within a larger county. In 2020, about 147 people lived there.
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History of Timblin
How Timblin Began
Timblin started to form in the early 1800s. The first settlers arrived in Perry Township. These pioneers included James McClelland in 1803, Benjamin Ions in 1804, and David Hamilton in 1806. More families, like Elijah Ekis, Michael Lantz, and William Smith, came in 1815.
In 1843, William Smith and his sons moved to the land that would become Timblin. The town was later named after Andy Timblin. He was the town's postmaster in the mid-1880s. Andy's father, A. Timblin, built a log cabin around 1840 and started farming there.
Growth of the Town
Timblin truly began as a town around 1883. That's when John A. Timblin opened a store. A post office was set up in Timblin in 1889.
The town grew quickly after 1910. This was when the Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern Railroad extended its tracks nearby. This made it easier for people and goods to travel.
In 1913, the Timblin Coal Company started its work. This brought jobs and more growth to the area.
Early Businesses and Government
The First National Bank of Timblin opened in October 1918. On its first day, people deposited nine thousand dollars!
In 1921, Joe Cosmano opened Cosmano's Restaurant. It sold soft drinks and sweets. A furniture store, Heller & Mateer, was founded in 1922 by Winn S. Heller and R. F. Mateer. Also in 1922, G. H. Maxwell opened a clothing store.
Timblin officially became a borough in 1923. A special election was held on January 30, 1923. Residents voted for their first local leaders. T. L. Miller was chosen as the borough's burgess, which is like a mayor. Other officials were elected to help run the town and its school.
Geography of Timblin
Where is Timblin Located?
Timblin is in the southwestern part of Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It is located at coordinates 40°57′58″N 79°12′2″W / 40.96611°N 79.20056°W. The border of Armstrong County is just to the west of the borough.
Land and Water Features
The borough covers about 2.47 square kilometers (0.91 square miles). A very small part, about 0.28%, is water. Timblin is in a valley where Pine Run flows. Pine Run is a stream that flows west into Mahoning Creek. Mahoning Creek then flows into the Allegheny River. Two other streams, Eagle Run and Painter Run, join Pine Run from the north within Timblin.
Population of Timblin
How Many People Live Here?
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| 1930 | 431 | — | |
| 1940 | 454 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 327 | −28.0% | |
| 1960 | 240 | −26.6% | |
| 1970 | 218 | −9.2% | |
| 1980 | 197 | −9.6% | |
| 1990 | 165 | −16.2% | |
| 2000 | 151 | −8.5% | |
| 2010 | 157 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 147 | −6.4% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 151 people living in Timblin. These people lived in 58 households, and 45 of those were families. The population density was about 166 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Timblin were White (98.68%). A small number were from other backgrounds.
Who Lives in Timblin?
In 2000, about 34.5% of households had children under 18 living there. Most households (65.5%) were married couples. About 19% of households were individuals living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average household had 2.60 people. The average family had 2.96 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 27.2% were under 18 years old.
- 6.0% were between 18 and 24.
- 32.5% were between 25 and 44.
- 17.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 17.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Timblin was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 98.7 males.
Income in Timblin
In 2000, the average income for a household in Timblin was $30,625. For families, the average income was $35,139. Males earned about $29,219 on average, while females earned about $38,125. The average income per person in the borough was $14,831. A small number of people (4.6%) were living below the poverty line. This included no one under 18, but 9.8% of those over 64.
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Location of Timblin in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
