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Woodcock, Pennsylvania
Borough
Houses on South Main Street (PA 86)
Houses on South Main Street (PA 86)
Location of Woodcock in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
Location of Woodcock in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
Woodcock, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Woodcock, Pennsylvania
Woodcock, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Crawford
Founded 1844
Area
 • Total 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2)
 • Land 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
(middle of borough)
1,205 ft (367 m)
Highest elevation
(northeast corner of borough)
1,442 ft (440 m)
Lowest elevation
(Gravel Run)
1,180 ft (360 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 140
 • Estimate 
(2022)
138
 • Density 223.39/sq mi (86.26/km2)
Time zone UTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (EDT)
Area code(s) 814

Woodcock is a small and friendly borough located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. A borough is a type of town with its own local government. In 2020, about 140 people lived here.

Exploring Woodcock's Location

Woodcock is found in the northern part of Crawford County. It sits in a valley, which is a low area of land between hills. A small stream called Gravel Run flows through the borough. This stream eventually joins French Creek, which then flows into the Allegheny River.

Nearby Towns and Roads

Woodcock is surrounded by Woodcock Township on its west, south, and east sides. To the north, you'll find Cambridge Township. A main road, Pennsylvania Route 86, goes right through Woodcock. This road can take you northeast about 4 miles (6.4 km) to Cambridge Springs. If you head southwest for about 9 miles (14.5 km), you'll reach Meadville, which is the main city of Crawford County.

Size of Woodcock

Woodcock is a small place. It covers a total area of about 0.67 square miles (1.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the borough's official borders.

Who Lives in Woodcock?

The number of people living in Woodcock has changed over many years. In 2020, the population was 140. This was a little less than the 157 people who lived there in 2010.

Population Changes Over Time

Here's a look at how Woodcock's population has changed through the years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1850 215
1860 228 6.0%
1870 220 −3.5%
1880 184 −16.4%
1890 140 −23.9%
1900 109 −22.1%
1910 130 19.3%
1920 81 −37.7%
1930 104 28.4%
1940 119 14.4%
1950 130 9.2%
1960 123 −5.4%
1970 108 −12.2%
1980 126 16.7%
1990 148 17.5%
2000 146 −1.4%
2010 157 7.5%
2020 140 −10.8%
2022 (est.) 138 −12.1%
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A Snapshot of Woodcock in 2000

Back in 2000, there were 146 people living in Woodcock. Most of the people living there were White. There were 55 households, which means 55 different homes where people lived. Many of these were families.

  • Families and Households: About 36% of households had children under 18. Most households (69%) were married couples.
  • Age Groups: The population was spread out in terms of age. About 20% were under 18, and 36% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age was 38 years old.
  • Income: The average income for a household in Woodcock was $50,500 per year. For families, it was $56,250.
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