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Bethany, Pennsylvania
Bethany is a borough in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough's population was 241 at the time of the 2020 United States Census.

History

The borough was named after Bethany, a place mentioned in the Bible.

The Wilmot House and Wilmot Mansion are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

Bethany is located at 41°36′52″N 75°17′19″W / 41.61444°N 75.28861°W / 41.61444; -75.28861 (41.614321, -75.288537).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1830327—
1840299−8.6%
1850295−1.3%
1860225−23.7%
1870202−10.2%
1880181−10.4%
1890134−26.0%
1900130−3.0%
19101300.0%
1920106−18.5%
193014637.7%
19401481.4%
19501480.0%
196018122.3%
197026747.5%
19802825.6%
1990238−15.6%
200029222.7%
2010246−15.8%
2020241−2.0%
Sources:

As of the census of 2020, there were 241 people, 122 housing units, and 112 families residing in the borough. The racial makeup of the borough was 95% White, <.1% African American, 1.6% Asian, and no American Indian or Alaska Native. Hispanic or Latino of any race were also 1.6% of the population.

There were 120 households, out of which 19.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female household with no husband present, 14.2% had a male household with no spouse present, and 26.1% were non-families. The average family size was 2.52.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 19.3% under the age of 18, 48% from 18 to 64, and 32.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years.

The median income for a household in the borough was $95,167 and the median income for a family was $96,917. Only 1.6% of the population was below the poverty line, all being 18–64 years of age.

Education

The school district is the Wayne Highlands School District.

Notable people

References

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  2. ^ "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  4. ^ Herschell, Don (September 22, 1995). "Why name your town Ninevah?". Observer-Reporter. pp. B5. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ^ Mitchell, Samuel Augustus (1843). Accurate Synopsis of the Population of the Union, According to the Census of 1840. Alphabetically Arranged. S. A. Mitchell. p. 2.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  11. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Wayne County, PA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2024. - Text list

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