Waller, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Waller, Pennsylvania
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Location within Columbia County
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 Waller, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Columbia |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km2) |
| • Land | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,259 ft (384 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 45 |
| • Density | 38/sq mi (14.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
17814
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| FIPS code | 42-80656 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1190527 |
Waller is a small community in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it's not a separate town or city. Waller is part of the larger Bloomsburg–Berwick micropolitan area in Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 45 people lived there.
Waller's Past
Before the late 1800s, Waller was called "Polksville." Long ago, this community had its own church and a post office. These places were important for people living there.
Where is Waller?
Waller is located in the northern part of Columbia County. It sits in the middle-east section of Jackson Township. The area covers about 3.3 square kilometers (about 1.3 square miles), and all of it is land.
Waller's Landscape
The land in Waller is mostly made up of hills. The area is divided almost equally between thick forests and open farmland. A stream called Green Creek starts in Waller. This creek flows into Fishing Creek. Waller is a quiet place and does not have any big main roads running directly through it.
Who Lives in Waller?
According to the 2000 census, there were 55 people living in Waller at that time. There were 26 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The average age of people in Waller was 48 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Waller (Pensilvania) para niños
