Valley View, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Valley View
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Church of God in Valley View.
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 Valley View
Location in Pennsylvania
Valley View
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km2) |
| • Land | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,677 |
| • Density | 511.0/sq mi (197.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17983
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
Valley View is a special kind of community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government identifies for counting people, but it's not an official city or town with its own local government. In the year 2000, about 1,677 people lived in Valley View.
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Where is Valley View Located?
Valley View is found at these coordinates: 40°38′42″N 76°32′17″W / 40.64500°N 76.53806°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Valley View covers a total area of 3.3 square miles (which is about 8.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Valley View?
Let's look at the people who lived in Valley View according to the 2000 census.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 1,677 people living in Valley View. These people lived in 713 homes, and 491 of these homes were families. On average, there were about 2.35 people in each home and 2.83 people in each family.
Diversity in Valley View
Most of the people in Valley View in 2000 were White (about 98.63%). A smaller number of people were African American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some residents were from other backgrounds, and a few were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Age Groups in Valley View
The ages of people living in Valley View varied:
- About 19.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 23.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Valley View was 43 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 94.3 males.
Income and Financial Well-being
In 2000, the average income for a household in Valley View was $37,838. For families, the average income was $43,558. The average income for each person was $17,817.
A small number of families (about 1.2%) and people (about 4.1%) lived below the poverty line. This included about 3.9% of those under 18 and 8.4% of those aged 65 or older.
Gallery
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Tri-Valley High School.
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VFW Post in Valley View.
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Hegins Township Municipal Bldg.
See also
In Spanish: Valley View (condado de Schuylkill) para niños
