Wattsburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Wattsburg, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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PA 474 (Jamestown Street) in Wattsburg
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Location in Erie County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Erie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation
(Borough benchmark)
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1,286 ft (392 m) |
| Highest elevation
(northeast end of borough)
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1,300 ft (400 m) |
| Lowest elevation | 1,278 ft (390 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 353 |
| • Density | 1,184.56/sq mi (457.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16442
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
Wattsburg is a small town, also called a borough, located in Erie County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 352 people lived there. Wattsburg is part of the larger Erie area.
Wattsburg's History
Wattsburg became an official borough in 1833. A long time ago, it was a very busy place for stagecoaches. Stagecoaches were like old-fashioned buses pulled by horses, carrying people and mail between towns.
Where is Wattsburg?
Wattsburg is in the eastern part of Erie County. It's surrounded by Venango Township to the west, north, and east. To the south, you'll find Amity Township. The border with New York state is only about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) to the east.
The borough covers a total area of about 0.31 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water. Wattsburg is where the main part of French Creek meets its West Branch. All the water in Wattsburg flows into the Allegheny River.
Who Lives in Wattsburg?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 131 | — | |
| 1850 | 227 | 73.3% | |
| 1860 | 329 | 44.9% | |
| 1870 | 286 | −13.1% | |
| 1880 | 389 | 36.0% | |
| 1890 | 382 | −1.8% | |
| 1900 | 351 | −8.1% | |
| 1910 | 283 | −19.4% | |
| 1920 | 232 | −18.0% | |
| 1930 | 256 | 10.3% | |
| 1940 | 290 | 13.3% | |
| 1950 | 343 | 18.3% | |
| 1960 | 401 | 16.9% | |
| 1970 | 453 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 513 | 13.2% | |
| 1990 | 486 | −5.3% | |
| 2000 | 378 | −22.2% | |
| 2010 | 403 | 6.6% | |
| 2020 | 352 | −12.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 349 | −13.4% | |
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According to the census from the year 2000, 378 people lived in Wattsburg. These people lived in 148 different homes, and 97 of those were families. The population density was about 1,161 people per square mile (448 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Wattsburg were White (99.47%). A very small number were from other races or mixed races. About 0.53% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 30.4% of homes had children under 18 living there. About 45.9% of homes were married couples. Some homes (14.2%) had a female head of household with no husband present. About 26.4% of all homes had just one person living in them.
The people in Wattsburg were of different ages. About 24.6% were under 18 years old. About 10.6% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 29.6%, was between 25 and 44 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 35 years old.
The average income for a household in Wattsburg was $32,500. For families, the average income was $37,813. About 17.9% of the people in Wattsburg lived below the poverty line. This included 16.2% of those under 18 and 51.4% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Wattsburg para niños
