West Middletown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Location of West Middletown in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
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 West Middletown
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Established | 1795 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 109  |
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| • Density | 327.59/sq mi (126.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
West Middletown is a small town called a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 109 people lived there.
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A Look Back: West Middletown's History
The West Middletown Historic District is a special area in the borough. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. This means the buildings and area are important to history. They are protected to keep their original look and feel.
Where is West Middletown Located?
West Middletown is found at these coordinates: 40°14′25″N 80°25′27″W / 40.24028°N 80.42417°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says the borough is about 0.4 square miles (1.05 square kilometers) big. All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in West Middletown?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 260 | — | |
| 1850 | 326 | 25.4% | |
| 1860 | 332 | 1.8% | |
| 1870 | 346 | 4.2% | |
| 1880 | 312 | −9.8% | |
| 1890 | 235 | −24.7% | |
| 1900 | 241 | 2.6% | |
| 1910 | 274 | 13.7% | |
| 1920 | 226 | −17.5% | |
| 1930 | 244 | 8.0% | |
| 1940 | 264 | 8.2% | |
| 1950 | 268 | 1.5% | |
| 1960 | 199 | −25.7% | |
| 1970 | 195 | −2.0% | |
| 1980 | 215 | 10.3% | |
| 1990 | 166 | −22.8% | |
| 2000 | 144 | −13.3% | |
| 2010 | 139 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 109 | −21.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 108 | −22.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 144 people living in West Middletown. They lived in 61 households, and 43 of these were families. The population density was about 354 people per square mile.
Most people living in the borough were White (about 90%). A smaller number were African American (about 4%), Pacific Islander (about 1%), or from two or more races (about 4%).
About 26% of households had children under 18 living there. Most households (about 61%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.36 people.
The age of people in West Middletown varied. About 17% were under 18 years old. About 22% were between 25 and 44. The median age was 46 years old. This means half the people were younger than 46, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: West Middletown (Pensilvania) para niños
