Ulysses, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ulysses, Pennsylvania
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Location of Ulysses in Potter County, Pennsylvania.
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 Ulysses, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Ulysses, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Potter |
| Settled | 1831 |
| Incorporated (borough) | 1872 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.05 sq mi (10.50 km2) |
| • Land | 4.05 sq mi (10.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation
(center of borough)
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2,090 ft (640 m) |
| Highest elevation
(southeast boundary of borough)
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2,532 ft (772 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(Genesee River)
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1,995 ft (608 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 599 |
| • Density | 147.76/sq mi (57.05/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| ZIP code |
16948
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-78240 |
Ulysses is a small town, also called a borough, in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It is located in a beautiful, rural area with many farms and forests. This region is known as the Pennsylvania Wilds.
In 2020, about 600 people lived in Ulysses. The town is special because it sits in the middle of the Triple Continental Divide. This means that water flowing from this area can end up in three different oceans! In 2019, the town celebrated its 150th birthday.
A Look Back in Time
When Ulysses was first settled in 1831, it had a different name. It was called Lewisville. This name honored Orange Lewis, an early settler and important farmer. He later became a justice of the peace and the county's treasurer.
However, the local post office and the town's newspaper always used the name Ulysses. Because of this, the town officially changed its name to Ulysses in 1968.
Where is Ulysses?
Ulysses is located in north central Pennsylvania. You can find it at these coordinates: 41°54′10″N 77°45′40″W / 41.90278°N 77.76111°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the borough covers about 4.0 square miles (10.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Ulysses
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 226 | — | |
| 1880 | 365 | 61.5% | |
| 1890 | 459 | 25.8% | |
| 1900 | 619 | 34.9% | |
| 1910 | 579 | −6.5% | |
| 1920 | 526 | −9.2% | |
| 1930 | 514 | −2.3% | |
| 1940 | 488 | −5.1% | |
| 1950 | 495 | 1.4% | |
| 1960 | 590 | 19.2% | |
| 1970 | 590 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 654 | 10.8% | |
| 1990 | 653 | −0.2% | |
| 2000 | 684 | 4.7% | |
| 2010 | 621 | −9.2% | |
| 2020 | 600 | −3.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 598 | −3.7% | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Ulysses. In 2000, there were 684 people living in the borough. These people lived in 268 homes, and 183 of those were families.
The population was spread out by age. About 29% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years or older. The average age in Ulysses was 33 years old.
Most of the people in Ulysses were White (98.68%). A small number were Native American or Pacific Islander. About 0.58% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average income for a household in 2000 was about $23,971 per year. For families, the average income was about $27,813. About 25.6% of families and 34.2% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included many young people and some older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Ulysses (Pensilvania) para niños
