Tuscarora, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Tuscarora
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View of Tuscarora from Forest and North
Tuscarora View From North |
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 Tuscarora
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Township | Schuylkill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km2) |
| • Land | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 980 |
| • Density | 272.9/sq mi (105.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17982
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| Area code(s) | 570 Exchange: 668 |
Tuscarora is a small community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for gathering population data. In 2010, about 980 people lived in Tuscarora.
Where is Tuscarora Located?
Tuscarora is found in the state of Pennsylvania. It is located at coordinates 40°45′43″N 76°2′56″W / 40.76194°N 76.04889°W. The community covers a total area of about 3.6 square miles (9.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Tuscarora?
In the year 2000, there were 939 people living in Tuscarora. These people lived in 428 different homes. Most of the people living here were White.
The community had a mix of age groups. About 15% of the people were under 18 years old. Many adults were between 45 and 64 years old. A good number of residents, about 25%, were 65 years or older. The average age in Tuscarora was 49 years.
The average income for a family in Tuscarora was around $36,923 per year. A small number of families and individuals lived below the poverty line. This included about 9% of young people under 18.
Notable People from Tuscarora
- Nicholas C. Smith, a well-known Mathematician.
See also
In Spanish: Tuscarora (Pensilvania) para niños
