Vinco, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Vinco, Pennsylvania
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Location within Cambria County
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 Vinco, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Vinco, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km2) |
| • Land | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,736 ft (529 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,305 |
| • Density | 334/sq mi (128.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-80264 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1190430 |
Vinco is a small community located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place recognized by the government for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2010, about 1,305 people lived in Vinco.
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Where is Vinco Located?
Vinco is found in the western part of Cambria County. It's specifically in the southeastern area of Jackson Township. You can find it near the coordinates 40.409239 degrees north and -78.850192 degrees west.
Nearby Areas and Roads
The community of Mundys Corner is just north of Vinco. A main road, Pennsylvania Route 271, goes right through Vinco. This road can take you about 5 miles north to Nanty Glo or about 7 miles southwest to the larger city of Johnstown.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Vinco community covers a total area of 10.1 square kilometers (about 3.9 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Vinco?
In the year 2000, there were 1,429 people living in Vinco. These people lived in 593 different homes.
Community Life
Most homes in Vinco were made up of married couples living together. About 26.3% of the homes had children under 18 years old. The average number of people living in one home was 2.40.
Age Groups in Vinco
The people in Vinco come from all age groups.
- About 19.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 20.1% of the population was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Vinco was about 45 years old.
See also
- Vinco (Pensilvania) para niños (Vinco in Spanish for kids)
