Centre, Pennsylvania
Centre: county in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Centre is a city located in the county of Juniata in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,491 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,527 inhabitants.
The city was created 226 years ago in 1800.
Quick Facts about Centre
| Population | 2,527 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Juniata County |
| Different from | Happy Valley, Pennsylvania |
| Area | 2880 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5443,-77.3103 |
| Named for | centre |
| Capital | Bellefonte |
| Establishment | February 13, 1800 (226 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 03:58:04 (18th July 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Smoke then Areas Of Smoke 7-days weather |
Geography
Centre is located at 40°32'39"N 77°18'37"W (40.5442500, -77.3102700). It has 6 neighbors: Blair County, Clearfield County, Clinton County, Huntingdon County, Mifflin County and Union County.
Centre map
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Weather
Smoke and showers and thunderstorms likely before 8am, then areas of smoke and showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain....
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Centre increased by 1.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,491 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,485 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,481 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,473 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,475 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,487 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,493 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,499 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,506 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,512 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,527 | 0.59% | estimation process |
People born in Centre (10)
People born in Centre, including politician William F. Packer, politician James K. Kelly, politician David John Lewis, .
More notable people
- Alexander Irvin (American politician) he was born in 18/01/1800
- Foster J. Sayers (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 27/04/1924
- J. H. Haverly (American theatre manager) he was born in 30/06/1837
- James Irvin (American politician) he was born in 18/02/1800
- Robert W. Ammerman (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/01/1841
- Thomas Anderson (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 12/07/1841
- Stanley Preschutti (American Producer and inventor)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Centre, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418481 | Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology | Lewistown (PA) | 17044-1697 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Centre, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Centre.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mex Post Office | Mexico (PA) | 17056 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Centre, Alabama city in Alabama, United States of America with a population of 3,616 people.
Other cities in Juniata County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Juniata County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarora | 1,202 | Township in southwestern Juniata County, Pennsylvania |
| Mifflintown | 903 | Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania |
| Port Royal | 900 | Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania |
| Spruce Hill | 858 | Township in western Juniata County, Pennsylvania |
| Mifflin | 606 | Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Centre distances to largest Pennsylvania cities