Tremont, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Tremont, Pennsylvania
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Location of Tremont in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
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 Tremont, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Tremont, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Settled | 1844 |
| Incorporated | 1866 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,676 |
| • Density | 2,308.54/sq mi (891.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17981
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-77392 |
Tremont is a small town, called a borough, in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA. It is located in the eastern part of Tremont Township. The town officially became a borough in 1866. Around that time, a water system was also built for the community.
In 2020, about 1,672 people lived in Tremont.
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History of Tremont
Early Settlement and Growth
Historians say that by 1844, there were no big buildings in the area that would become Tremont. However, a serious effort to settle the land began that year. This was because of the large amount of coal found nearby.
Within four years, important businesses started. The Tremont Iron Works was built in 1847 by Umholtz & Lentz. A new post office also opened in 1848. John B. Zeibach was the first postmaster. Later, the first National Bank of Tremont opened its doors in 1865.
Becoming a Borough and Water System
Tremont officially became a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania in 1866. Around the same time, Isaac P. Bechtel built a water system for the town. This first part of the water system cost about $20,000 to build.
Four years later, Bechtel started the Tremont Water and Gas Company. The construction of Bechtel's water system was finished in December 1874.
Local Newspapers
The community also had two local newspapers. These were the Tremont News and the West Schuylkill Press. S. C. Kirk started and ran the West Schuylkill Press. In 1884, he gave control of the newspaper to John A. Bechtel.
Geography of Tremont
Tremont is located at 40°37′48″N 76°23′23″W / 40.63000°N 76.38972°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (1.88 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,709 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,785 | 4.4% | |
| 1890 | 2,064 | 15.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,947 | −5.7% | |
| 1910 | 2,067 | 6.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,015 | −2.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,304 | 14.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,314 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,102 | −9.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,893 | −9.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,833 | −3.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,796 | −2.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,814 | 1.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,784 | −1.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,752 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,672 | −4.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,674 | −4.5% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 1,784 people living in Tremont. These people made up 695 households and 442 families.
The population was quite dense, with about 2,305.5 people per square mile. There were 749 housing units, meaning places where people live.
Most of the people in Tremont were White, making up 98.99% of the population. A small number of people were African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 0.45% of people were from two or more races. A very small percentage, 0.06%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Age
Out of the 695 households, 26.8% had children under 18 living with them. Almost half, 49.2%, were married couples living together. About 10.1% of households had a female head with no husband present. Also, 36.4% of households were not families.
About 30.5% of households had only one person living in them. Of these, 17.6% were people aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.36 people, and the average family had 2.95 people.
The age of the people in Tremont varied. About 20.5% were under 18 years old. About 7.6% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 24.4% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 23.3%. Finally, 24.3% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Tremont was 43 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 86 males. If you looked at females aged 18 and over, there were about 82.2 males for every 100 females.
Income and Poverty
In 2000, the average income for a household was $30,167. For families, the average income was $35,326. Men earned more, with an average income of $31,542, while women earned about $20,395.
The average income per person in the borough was $14,698.
About 9.5% of families and 13.1% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 28.2% of those under 18 years old and 5.5% of those aged 65 or older.
Education
The schools in Tremont are part of the Pine Grove Area School District.
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Location of Tremont in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Tremont (Pensilvania) para niños
