BURGETTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

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'Burgettstown' is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,576 at the 2000 census.
Robert Linn was born in Burgettstown.

Contents

Geography

Surrounding communities

Demographics

Points of Interest

External links

Geography

Burgettstown is located at (40.380844, -80.391047).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²), all land.

Surrounding communities

Joffre, Bulger, Cherry Valley, Atlasburg, Slovan, Langeloth, Eldersville, Cross Creek, Cedar Grove (Studa), Francis Mine, Harmon Creek, Florence, Paris, Bavington

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,576 people, 656 households, and 429 families residing in the borough. The population density was 981.4/km² (2,531.8/mi²). There were 703 housing units at an average density of 437.8/km² (1,129.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.26% White, 1.46% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.47% of the population.
There were 656 households out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the borough the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $33,350, and the median income for a family was $39,271. Males had a median income of $32,885 versus $23,375 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $16,097. About 7.6% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

Points of Interest

★ Post-Gazette Pavilion, a 23,000 seat outdoor amphitheater that hosts concerts throughout the summer

★ Pepsi Roadhouse, an indoor facility holding dinner shows, parties, and weddings

External links

★ Our Lady of Lourdes Church and School

★ Post-Gazette Pavilion