Smethport, Pennsylvania
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| Smethport, Pennsylvania | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | McKean |
| Settled | 1807 |
| Incorporated | 1853 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Borough council |
| - Mayor | Ross Porter |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,684 |
| - Density | 1,009.5/sq mi (389.3/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Zip code | 16749 |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
Smethport is a borough in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The current mayor is Ross Porter. The population was 1,684 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of McKean County[1].
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[edit] Geography
Smethport is located at (41.809928, -78.444888)[2].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²), of which, 1.7 square miles (4.3 km²) of it is land and 0.60% is water.
Smethport is at high altitude, namely 1,488 feet (454 m) above sea level, and near Prospect Hill, the summit of which is the highest point in McKean County, rising above sea level 2,495 feet (760 m).
 The above photo is an aerial view of Smethport (looking west) taken on May 4, 2008. Click for a larger view. |
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,684 people, 686 households, and 456 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,009.5 people per square mile (389.3/km²). There were 739 housing units at an average density of 443.0/sq mi (170.9/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.05% White, 0.53% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.
There were 686 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the borough the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $34,934, and the median income for a family was $42,153. Males had a median income of $30,962 versus $22,159 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $17,297. About 7.6% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable Businesses
Smethport Specialty Company, which manufactures "Wooly Willy" and other magnetic toys.
America's First Christmas Store, opened in 1935 and was the nation's first year-round yuletide shop. (closed 2005)
Hamlin Bank and Trust Company, a community bank founded by Henry Hamlin in 1863.
Smethport Auto Parts, opened by Stillman Wells in 1940. (Closed 2006)
Costa's Supermarket and Ace Hardware
Lindgren's 5 and 10
The Cottage House Restaurant
Chef Specialties
[edit] Education
Smethport is served by the Smethport Area School District. It is comprised of one elementary school and one high school.
[edit] Trivia
Home of the "Hubbers" - the local school district's mascot. Hubber refers to the fact that Smethport is in the approximate geographic center of McKean County and is the county seat; therefore it is the "hub" of the county. The logo for the school is an orange and black wagon wheel tilted to one side with the letters "S" and "A" for Smethport Area.
Home of "Wooly Willy" magnetic toy produced by Smethport Speciality.
Home of the U.S. record for 24 hour rainfall from a non-tropical system at 34 inches of rain.
Lowest Recorded Temperature in Pennsylvania (Jan. 5, 1904): Smethport −42 °F (−41.1 °C)
[edit] References
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Smethport Area School District
- Smethport History
- Smethport Area High School alumni
- Smethport, PA Weather and Webcam
- Smethport, Pennsylvania is at coordinates Coordinates:
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