Tipton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Tipton, Pennsylvania
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 Tipton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Blair |
| Township | Antis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 826 |
| • Density | 809.01/sq mi (312.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16684
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-76880 |
Tipton is a small community located in Pennsylvania, a state in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for counting people. However, it is not an officially incorporated city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 826 people lived in Tipton. It used to be an important stop on the old Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line. This railroad connected the towns of Tyrone and Altoona.
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Where is Tipton Located?
Tipton is found in Blair County, within Antis Township. You can find it at these coordinates: 40.635659 degrees North and -78.298034 degrees West.
How Big is Tipton?
The community of Tipton covers an area of about 1.02 square miles (2.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Tipton's Unique Areas
Tipton is divided into four special sections. These areas are named after the very first families who settled there.
- The Poe region: This area is in the northeastern part of Tipton.
- The Pellegrine region: You'll find the southern houses and apartments in this section.
- The Noel region: This is a small piece of land in the northwestern part. Important places like the Tipton Recreation Center are located here.
- The Tilly region: This area overlaps with the other three. It's where most of the factories and manufacturing buildings are found.
Who Lives in Tipton?
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| 2020 | 826 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,225 people living in Tipton. By 2010, the population had decreased to 1,083 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 826 residents.
Population Details
In 2000, about 23.8% of the people living in Tipton were under 18 years old. About 15.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Tipton was 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Tipton (Pensilvania) para niños
