Waymart, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Waymart
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Borough
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House across from Wayside Park
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Location of Waymart in Wayne County (left) and of Wayne County in Pennsylvania (right)
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 Waymart
Location in Pennsylvania
Waymart
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.76 sq mi (7.14 km2) |
| • Land | 2.69 sq mi (6.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,873 ft (571 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,341 |
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1,269 |
| • Density | 471.57/sq mi (182.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18472
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
Waymart is a small town, also called a borough, located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It is nestled in the beautiful Pocono Mountains. Waymart is known for its history with railroads, its connection to coal mining, and its many outdoor activities. In 2010, the town had a population of 1,341 people.
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Where is Waymart Located?
Waymart is found at 41°34′51″N 75°24′25″W / 41.58083°N 75.40694°W in the Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania. It officially became a borough in 1851.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Waymart covers about 2.8 square miles (7.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.7 square miles (6.9 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.18 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Waymart?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 539 | — | |
| 1870 | 567 | 5.2% | |
| 1880 | 503 | −11.3% | |
| 1890 | 438 | −12.9% | |
| 1900 | 432 | −1.4% | |
| 1910 | 412 | −4.6% | |
| 1920 | 507 | 23.1% | |
| 1930 | 902 | 77.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,095 | 21.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,068 | −2.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,106 | 3.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,122 | 1.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,248 | 11.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,337 | 7.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,429 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,341 | −6.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,269 | −5.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,429 people living in Waymart. These people lived in 492 households, and 344 of these were families. The town had about 516 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Waymart were White (98.67%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 1.19% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 492 households, about 33.3% had children under 18 living there. More than half, 53.7%, were married couples living together. About 12.2% of households had a female head with no husband present.
The average household had 2.56 people, and the average family had 3.10 people.
Age Groups
The population of Waymart was spread out across different age groups. About 24.4% of the people were under 18 years old. Another 24.4% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 25.1% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Waymart was 42 years.
Education
Students in Waymart attend schools in the Western Wayne School District.
See also
In Spanish: Waymart para niños
