Knoxville, Pennsylvania

Knoxville is a borough in northwestern Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 629 at the 2010 census.

For the Pittsburgh neighborhood and former borough, see Knoxville (Pittsburgh).
Knoxville, Pennsylvania
Borough
The former Purina Mill and feed store on the western edge of Knoxville, January 2008
Location of Knoxville in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
Knoxville
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Knoxville
Knoxville (the United States)
Coordinates: 41°57′25″N 77°26′14″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyTioga
Settled1835
Incorporated (borough)1851
Area
 • Total0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2)
 • Land0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,240 ft (380 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total629
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
599
 • Density966.13/sq mi (372.84/km2)
Time zoneEastern (EST)
 • Summer (DST)EDT
ZIP code
16928
Area code(s)814
FIPS code42-40360

Geography

Knoxville is located at 41°57′26″N 77°26′19″W (41.957247, -77.438498).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), all of it land.

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1860313—
187040027.8%
188045914.8%
189067947.9%
190086227.0%
1910840−2.6%
1920696−17.1%
1930608−12.6%
19406649.2%
1950656−1.2%
19606945.8%
19706980.6%
1980650−6.9%
1990589−9.4%
20006174.8%
20106291.9%
2019 (est.)599[2]−4.8%
Sources:[4][5][6]

Demographics

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 617 people, 242 households, and 166 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,348.8 people per square mile (517.9/km2). There were 273 housing units at an average density of 596.8 per square mile (229.1/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.68% White, 0.16% Native American, and 0.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.

There were 242 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $37,188. Males had a median income of $29,196 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $15,605. About 5.6% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The Borough of Knoxville is governed by seven, borough council members and a town mayor. The term length for a member of the town's council is 4 years, and the term length for the town's mayor remains the same.

Elected officials in the town of Knoxville include:

Mayor
Council-members

Businesses

Although there are not many businesses to drive the local economy, Knoxville does contain a few key businesses that can be found in other towns.

The following businesses can be found in Knoxville:

  • Laundry Mat
  • Debra's Cafe
  • Hair Salon (located in the community center)
  • Fitness Gym (located in the community center)
  • All Glass & Mirrors (Garage)
  • Ream's Garage
  • Knoxville Post Office
  • Gehman's Iron Works
  • Tyoga Container, Inc (Pallet Factory)


Notable people

See also

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "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 11 June 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.

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