West Sunbury, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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West Sunbury, Pennsylvania
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Location of West Sunbury in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
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 West Sunbury, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Butler |
| Settled | 1828 |
| Incorporated | 1866 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 192 |
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181 |
| • Density | 1,645.45/sq mi (634.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
16061
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| FIPS code | 42-84064 |
West Sunbury is a small town, called a borough, located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2010, about 192 people lived there. It's a quiet community with a rich history, settled way back in 1828.
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Where is West Sunbury Located?
West Sunbury is found in the northern part of Butler County, Pennsylvania. You can find it at these coordinates: 41.006153 degrees North and 79.896107 degrees West.
Main Roads and Nearby Cities
Two main roads, Route 138 and Route 308, run through the middle of the borough. They are known as Main Street. If you follow Route 308 south for about 10 miles (16 kilometers), you will reach Butler. Butler is the main city and county seat of Butler County.
Size of the Borough
West Sunbury is quite small. It covers a total area of about 0.11 square miles (0.29 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the borough limits.
Who Lives in West Sunbury?
The number of people living in West Sunbury has changed over the years. In 1870, there were 216 residents. The population grew to 283 by 1910. By 2000, it was 104 people, but it increased to 192 by 2010. In 2019, the population was estimated to be around 181 people.
A Look at the Community
According to the 2000 census, all residents of West Sunbury were White. A small percentage, about 1.92%, were of Hispanic or Latino background. The average household had about 2.48 people. Families were a bit larger, with an average of 3.19 people.
Age Groups in the Borough
The population in West Sunbury includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 26.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 7.7% were young adults between 18 and 24. The largest group, 27.9%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 15.4% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the borough was 36 years.
Learning in West Sunbury
Students living in West Sunbury attend schools that are part of the Moniteau School District. This district serves the borough and the areas around it.
Elementary and High School Education
Younger students, from kindergarten through sixth grade, go to Dassa McKinney Elementary School. This school is located just east of the borough. After elementary school, students move on to Moniteau Jr./Sr. High School. This school is situated north of West Sunbury.
Famous People from West Sunbury
Even though West Sunbury is a small place, some notable people have come from there.
- Janet Anderson: She is a famous golfer who won the U.S. Women's Open golf championship in 1982.
- Bob Glenn: He was a baseball player and also worked as a civil engineer.
- Brice Schwab: He is known for being an American football player.
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Location of West Sunbury in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
