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Woodward, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Route 45 heading into Woodward
Pennsylvania Route 45 heading into Woodward
Location within Centre County
Location within Centre County
Woodward, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Woodward, Pennsylvania
Woodward, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Woodward, Pennsylvania is located in the United States
Woodward, Pennsylvania
Woodward, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Centre
Township Haines
Area
 • Total 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
 • Land 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
Elevation
1,127 ft (344 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 110
 • Density 186/sq mi (71.9/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
16882
FIPS code 42-86432
GNIS feature ID 1191777

Woodward is a small community located in Pennsylvania, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government, but it's a recognized area where people live. In 2010, about 110 people called Woodward home. It is part of the larger State College, Pennsylvania area.

Where is Woodward Located?

Woodward is found in the eastern part of Centre County. It sits at the eastern end of a beautiful area called Penns Valley. The community is nestled at the base of two mountains, Woodward Mountain and Sand Mountain.

How to Get to Woodward

Pennsylvania Route 45 is a main road that goes right through Woodward. If you travel east on this road, you'll reach Mifflinburg in about 17 miles. Going west for about 6 miles will take you to Millheim.

What is the Size of Woodward?

Woodward covers a total area of about 1.53 square kilometers (or 0.59 square miles). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.

Who Lives in Woodward?

In 2000, there were 126 people living in Woodward. Most of the people living there were White, with a small percentage from other backgrounds. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Families and Households in Woodward

There were 61 households in Woodward in 2000. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 25% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples.

Age Groups in Woodward

The people in Woodward come from all age groups. In 2000, about 17.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 23% were 65 years or older. The average age in Woodward was 44 years old.

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