Westover, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Westover, Pennsylvania
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The Bridge in Westover Borough, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Location of Westover in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
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Location of Clearfield County in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Clearfield |
| Settled | 1840 |
| Incorporated | 1895 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.75 sq mi (7.12 km2) |
| • Land | 2.70 sq mi (6.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,380 ft (420 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 361 |
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356 |
| • Density | 139.47/sq mi (53.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16692
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-83736 |
Westover is a small town, called a borough, located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 361 people lived there.
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Where is Westover Located?
Westover is in the southern part of Clearfield County. It sits in a valley near Chest Creek. This creek flows north into the West Branch Susquehanna River.
The southern edge of Westover borders Cambria County. Pennsylvania Route 36 goes right through the borough. This road leads north about 7 miles to Newburg. It also goes south about 10 miles to Patton.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau says Westover covers about 7.1 square kilometers (2.75 square miles). Most of this area, about 7.0 square kilometers (2.70 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.05 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Westover?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 654 | — | |
| 1910 | 569 | −13.0% | |
| 1920 | 712 | 25.1% | |
| 1930 | 520 | −27.0% | |
| 1940 | 669 | 28.7% | |
| 1950 | 605 | −9.6% | |
| 1960 | 492 | −18.7% | |
| 1970 | 501 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 517 | 3.2% | |
| 1990 | 446 | −13.7% | |
| 2000 | 458 | 2.7% | |
| 2010 | 390 | −14.8% | |
| 2020 | 361 | −7.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 356 | −8.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 458 people living in Westover. They lived in 169 households, with 123 of these being families. The population density was about 166.7 people per square mile.
Most people in Westover were White. A small number were Asian or from two or more races. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
About 37% of the households had children under 18 living there. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband. About 27% were not families.
Around 25% of all households had only one person living there. About 13% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were 2.71 people in each household. The average family had 3.21 people.
Age of Residents
The population of Westover includes people of all ages. About 29% were under 18 years old. About 6.6% were between 18 and 24. A larger group, 29%, was between 25 and 44. About 21% were between 45 and 64. Finally, 14.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Westover was 35 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 111 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 101 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Westover was about $21,691 per year. For families, the average income was about $26,786 per year. The average income per person in the borough was about $10,866.
About 15.5% of families and 20.5% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included about 22.6% of those under 18 and 10% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Westover (Pensilvania) para niños
