Bloomsburg-Berwick micropolitan area
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United States Census Bureau
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, is an area consisting of two counties in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, anchored by the town of Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg is a town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, 40 miles southwest of Wilkes Barre along the Susquehanna River. In 1900, the population of Bloomsburg stood at 6,170; in 1910, 7,413; in 1940, 9,799, and in 1990, 12,439. The population was 14,855 at the 2010 census...
and the borough of Berwick
Berwick, Pennsylvania
Berwick is a borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, 22.6 miles southwest of Wilkes Barre. Berwick is one of two principal cities of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers Columbia and Montour counties and had a combined population of 82,387...
. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, the μSA had a population of 82,387 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 82,826).
Boroughs
- AshlandAshland, PennsylvaniaAshland is a borough in Schuylkill county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, 12 miles northwest of Pottsville. The Borough lies in the anthracite coal region of eastern Pennsylvania. Settled in 1850, Ashland was incorporated in 1857, and was named for Henry Clay's estate near Lexington, Kentucky....
(partial) - Benton
- BerwickBerwick, PennsylvaniaBerwick is a borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, 22.6 miles southwest of Wilkes Barre. Berwick is one of two principal cities of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers Columbia and Montour counties and had a combined population of 82,387...
(Principal city) - Briar CreekBriar Creek, PennsylvaniaBriar Creek is a borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 651 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Briar Creek is located at ....
- CatawissaCatawissa, PennsylvaniaCatawissa is a borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,589 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area....
- CentraliaCentralia, PennsylvaniaCentralia is a borough and ghost town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its population has dwindled from over 1,000 residents in 1981 to 12 in 2005, 9 in 2007, and 10 in 2010, as a result of a mine fire burning beneath the borough since 1962...
- DanvilleDanville, PennsylvaniaDanville is a borough in Montour County, Pennsylvania, USA, of which it is the county seat, on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River. Danville was home to 8,042 people in 1900, 7,517 people in 1910, and 7,122 people in 1940. The population was 4,897 at the 2000 census...
- MillvilleMillville, PennsylvaniaMillville is a borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- OrangevilleOrangeville, PennsylvaniaOrangeville is a borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. The population was 500 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Orangeville is located at ....
- StillwaterStillwater, PennsylvaniaStillwater is a borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 194 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Stillwater is located at ....
- WashingtonvilleWashingtonville, PennsylvaniaWashingtonville is a borough in Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 201 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
Census-designated places
Note: All census-designated places are unincorporatedUnincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
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Jamison City, Pennsylvania Jamison City is a census-designated place in Sugarloaf Township Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 102 at the 2000 census... Jerseytown, Pennsylvania Jerseytown is a census-designated place in Madison Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 150 at the 2000 census... Jonestown, Columbia County, Pennsylvania Jonestown is a census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 34 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Lightstreet, Pennsylvania Lightstreet is a census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 881 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Lime Ridge, Pennsylvania Lime Ridge is a census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 951 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Locustdale, Pennsylvania Locustdale is a census-designated place in Columbia, Schuylkill, and Northumberland counties in Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 70 at the 2000 census... Mainville, Pennsylvania Mainville is a census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 83 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Mechanicsville, Montour County, Pennsylvania Mechanicsville is a census-designated place in Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,099 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
Mifflinville, Pennsylvania Mifflinville is a census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 71 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Numidia, Pennsylvania Numidia is a census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 254 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Rohrsburg, Pennsylvania Rohrsburg is a census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 164 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Rupert, Pennsylvania Rupert is a census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 174 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Slabtown, Pennsylvania Slabtown is a census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 105 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Waller, Pennsylvania Waller is a census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 55 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Wilburton Number One, Pennsylvania Wilburton Number One is a census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 248 at the 2000 census... Wilburton Number Two, Pennsylvania Wilburton Number Two is a census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 77 at the 2000 census... |
Columbia County
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Greenwood Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania Greenwood Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,932 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of .27.9 square miles of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the... Hemlock Township, Pennsylvania Hemlock Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land. Its natural eastern boundary is formed by the Fishing Creek... Jackson Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania Jackson Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 598 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... Locust Township, Pennsylvania Locust Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,410 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.0 square miles , of which, 18.0 square miles of it is land and... Madison Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania Madison Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,590 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 square miles , of which, 35.3 square miles of it is land and... Main Township, Pennsylvania Main Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,289 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.7 square miles , of which, 16.2 square miles of it is land and... Mifflin Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania Mifflin Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,251 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.0 square miles , of which, 19.2 square miles of it is land and... Montour Township, Pennsylvania Montour Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,437 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 9.6 square miles , of which, 9.2 square miles of it is land and... |
Mount Pleasant Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania Mount Pleasant Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,459.-Geography:... North Centre Township, Pennsylvania North Centre Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,009 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... Orange Township, Pennsylvania Orange Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,148 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 13.1 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there... Pine Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania Pine Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,092 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.6 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there... Roaring Creek Township, Pennsylvania Roaring Creek Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 495 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.5 square miles , of which, 23.5 square miles of it is land and... Scott Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania Scott Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,768 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 7.4 square miles , of which, 7.1 square miles of it is land and... South Centre Township, Pennsylvania South Centre Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,972 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... Sugarloaf Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania Sugarloaf Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 885 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 25.9 square miles , of which, 25.9 square miles of it is land and... |
Montour County
- Anthony TownshipAnthony Township, Montour County, PennsylvaniaAnthony Township is a township in Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,388 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
- Cooper TownshipCooper Township, Montour County, PennsylvaniaCooper Township is a township in Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 966 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
- Derry TownshipDerry Township, Montour County, PennsylvaniaDerry Township is a township in Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,215 at the 2000 census.It was named after the city of Derry in Northern Ireland.-Geography:...
- Liberty TownshipLiberty Township, Montour County, PennsylvaniaLiberty Township is a township in Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,476 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.5 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there...
- Limestone TownshipLimestone Township, Montour County, PennsylvaniaLimestone Township is a township in Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,004 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 13.4 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
- Mahoning TownshipMahoning Township, Montour County, PennsylvaniaMahoning Township is a township in Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,263 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 8.9 square miles , of which, 8.2 square miles of it is land and...
- Mayberry TownshipMayberry Township, PennsylvaniaMayberry Township is a township in Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 244 at the 2000 census.-Geography:It is the only municipality in Mountour County on the east side of the North Branch of the Susquehanna River and there is no direct access to the remainder of the...
- Valley TownshipValley Township, Montour County, PennsylvaniaValley Township is a township in Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,093 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.2 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there...
- West Hemlock TownshipWest Hemlock Township, PennsylvaniaWest Hemlock Township is a township in Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 489 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 7.7 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 82,387 people, 32,000 households, and 21,385 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 97.38% White, 0.85% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $36,085, and the median income for a family was $43,311. Males had a median income of $31,442 versus $22,707 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the μSA was $22,707.