Ursina, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Ursina, Pennsylvania
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Location of Ursina in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
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 Ursina, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset |
| Settled | 1868 |
| Incorporated | 1872 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (180 ha) |
| • Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 247 |
| • Density | 274.44/sq mi (106.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15485
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-79424 |
Ursina is a small town called a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's part of the wider Johnstown area. In 2020, about 244 people lived there.
History of Ursina
Ursina got its name from Judge William J. Baer. He owned the land when the town was first planned in 1868. The word "bear" in Latin is "Ursus," which is where Ursina comes from.
In 1868, Judge Baer had a blacksmith shop and a sawmill built. Ephraim Kreger built the very first house in Ursina. Isaac A. Jenkins opened the first store that same year. A school was built in 1870, and John Griffith was the first teacher. Ursina officially became a borough in 1872.
A railroad line, called the Ursina Branch Railroad, was built between 1871 and 1872. It helped transport coal from the area. However, this four-mile train line only ran for about three years. It stopped working because of money problems across the country in the 1870s.
Geography and Climate
Ursina is located in Pennsylvania at coordinates 39°49′0″N 79°19′52″W / 39.81667°N 79.33111°W. The borough covers about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers) of land. It is surrounded by Lower Turkeyfoot Township. The town of Confluence is located to its west.
Ursina's Weather
The weather in Ursina usually has mild changes between high and low temperatures. It also gets enough rain throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ursina has a mild climate. This means it doesn't have extreme hot or cold seasons.
Population of Ursina
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 445 | — | |
| 1890 | 405 | −9.0% | |
| 1900 | 423 | 4.4% | |
| 1910 | 338 | −20.1% | |
| 1920 | 286 | −15.4% | |
| 1930 | 255 | −10.8% | |
| 1940 | 301 | 18.0% | |
| 1950 | 334 | 11.0% | |
| 1960 | 313 | −6.3% | |
| 1970 | 284 | −9.3% | |
| 1980 | 311 | 9.5% | |
| 1990 | 327 | 5.1% | |
| 2000 | 254 | −22.3% | |
| 2010 | 225 | −11.4% | |
| 2020 | 244 | 8.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 241 | 7.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 254 people living in Ursina. There were 112 households, which are groups of people living together. About 25% of these households had children under 18. Most people living in Ursina were White.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 17.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in Ursina was 42 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Ursina (Pensilvania) para niños
