Towanda, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Towanda, Pennsylvania
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Location of Towanda in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
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 Towanda, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bradford |
| Settled | 1784 |
| Incorporated | 1828 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 731 ft (223 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,919 |
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2,810 |
| • Density | 2,469.24/sq mi (953.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
18848
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-77168 |
Towanda is a small town, called a borough, in Pennsylvania, USA. It is the main town, or county seat, of Bradford County. You can find it in Northeastern Pennsylvania, about 66 miles northwest of Wilkes-Barre. It sits right by the Susquehanna River. The name "Towanda" comes from an old Native American language. It means "burial ground." In 2020, about 2,833 people lived there.
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History of Towanda
Towanda was first settled in 1784. It became the main town for the county in 1812. For some years, people called it by different names. These names included Meansville, Overton, and Williamson. The name Towanda was officially chosen in 1828.
Long ago, Towanda was known for its many factories. These factories made things like flour, silk, and even toys. They also made furniture and parts for machines. In 1900, about 4,663 people lived in Towanda. By 1910, the population was 4,281.
The Towanda Historic District and the Bradford County Courthouse are important places in Towanda. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special historical sites. A book from 1940, called Pennsylvania: A Guide to the Keystone State, described Towanda as a pretty town. It had wide, brick-paved streets. The town was on a hill next to the Susquehanna River. It was a busy shopping area for local farmers and visitors.
Geography and Climate
Where is Towanda Located?
Towanda is in the middle of Bradford County. It is on the west side of the Susquehanna River. The town is about 730 feet above sea level. To the north and west, it borders North Towanda Township. To the south and west, it borders Towanda Township. Across the river to the east is Wysox Township.
Two main roads pass near Towanda. U.S. Route 6 goes through the center of town. It leads southeast to Tunkhannock and the Scranton area. It goes west to Mansfield. U.S. Route 220 goes around the west side of Towanda. It heads north to Waverly, New York, and southwest to Williamsport.
The total area of Towanda is about 1.17 square miles (3.0 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 2.55%, is water.
Towanda's Weather
Towanda has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has cold winters. The summers are warm or hot.
| Climate data for Towanda 1 S, Pennsylvania (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1894–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 70 (21) |
74 (23) |
85 (29) |
93 (34) |
96 (36) |
100 (38) |
104 (40) |
101 (38) |
101 (38) |
92 (33) |
83 (28) |
70 (21) |
104 (40) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.0 (1.7) |
37.6 (3.1) |
46.0 (7.8) |
59.5 (15.3) |
71.1 (21.7) |
79.3 (26.3) |
83.7 (28.7) |
81.9 (27.7) |
74.9 (23.8) |
62.6 (17.0) |
50.2 (10.1) |
39.6 (4.2) |
60.1 (15.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 26.1 (−3.3) |
27.7 (−2.4) |
35.3 (1.8) |
47.1 (8.4) |
58.4 (14.7) |
67.2 (19.6) |
71.5 (21.9) |
69.8 (21.0) |
62.8 (17.1) |
51.2 (10.7) |
40.5 (4.7) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
49.1 (9.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.1 (−8.3) |
17.7 (−7.9) |
24.6 (−4.1) |
34.7 (1.5) |
45.7 (7.6) |
55.1 (12.8) |
59.3 (15.2) |
57.7 (14.3) |
50.7 (10.4) |
39.8 (4.3) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
23.6 (−4.7) |
38.1 (3.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −31 (−35) |
−27 (−33) |
−19 (−28) |
6 (−14) |
22 (−6) |
32 (0) |
38 (3) |
33 (1) |
25 (−4) |
16 (−9) |
−7 (−22) |
−20 (−29) |
−31 (−35) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.39 (61) |
1.90 (48) |
3.12 (79) |
3.47 (88) |
3.36 (85) |
3.69 (94) |
4.02 (102) |
3.86 (98) |
3.83 (97) |
3.67 (93) |
2.60 (66) |
2.71 (69) |
38.62 (981) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 11.0 (28) |
7.1 (18) |
8.8 (22) |
1.5 (3.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
1.8 (4.6) |
7.4 (19) |
37.8 (96) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 12.5 | 9.8 | 11.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.2 | 11.7 | 10.7 | 10.0 | 11.5 | 10.8 | 11.8 | 138.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 7.1 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 5.2 | 25.6 |
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People of Towanda
Population Changes Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 224 | — | |
| 1840 | 912 | 307.1% | |
| 1850 | 1,171 | 28.4% | |
| 1860 | 1,622 | 38.5% | |
| 1870 | 2,696 | 66.2% | |
| 1880 | 3,814 | 41.5% | |
| 1890 | 4,169 | 9.3% | |
| 1900 | 4,663 | 11.8% | |
| 1910 | 4,281 | −8.2% | |
| 1920 | 4,269 | −0.3% | |
| 1930 | 4,104 | −3.9% | |
| 1940 | 4,154 | 1.2% | |
| 1950 | 4,069 | −2.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,293 | 5.5% | |
| 1970 | 4,224 | −1.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,526 | −16.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,242 | −8.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,024 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,919 | −3.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,810 | −3.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,024 people living in Towanda. These people lived in 1,279 homes. About 795 of these were families. The population density was about 2,674 people per square mile.
Most people in Towanda were White (96.36%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 1.19% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 30.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. About 43.6% of homes were married couples. About 13.4% of homes had a female head of household with no husband. Almost 38% of homes were not families.
About 31.7% of all homes had only one person living there. About 12.7% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone. The average home had 2.32 people. The average family had 2.92 people.
Age and Income
The median age in Towanda was 38 years old. About 25.1% of the people were under 18. About 16.6% were 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were about 92 males.
The median income for a home was $35,814. For families, the median income was $41,884. The average income per person was $17,438. About 13.4% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 19.5% of those under 18.
Education in Towanda
Towanda has a college campus. It is home to the Lackawanna College Towanda Center. This is a private college. It offers two-year programs. It serves students in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The main campus of Lackawanna College is in Scranton.
Famous People from Towanda
Many notable people have come from Towanda.
- Jean Brenchley was a microbiologist.
- Nate Bump played baseball as a relief pitcher for the Florida Marlins.
- Mike Conley was a boxer.
- Edward T. Fairchild was a Chief Justice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
- Wilson D. Gillette was a U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania.
- William W. Kingsbury was a U.S. Delegate from Minnesota Territory.
- Gregory La Cava was a film director. He directed movies like My Man Godfrey.
- Helen Tracy Lowe-Porter was a translator. She was the great-grandmother of British prime minister Boris Johnson.
- Roger A. Madigan was a Pennsylvania state legislator.
- Tina Pickett was also a Pennsylvania state legislator.
- Charlotte Porter helped start and edit Poet Lore.
- Julia H. Scott (1809–1842) was a poet.
- Sabra Wilbur Vought (1877–1942) was a librarian.
- Charles M. Webb was a Wisconsin judge and politician.
- David Wilmot was a U.S. Senator and Congressman from Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Towanda (Pensilvania) para niños
