Fairchance, Pennsylvania
Fairchance: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Fairchance is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,975 and a population density of 1,646 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,888 inhabitants.
The city was created 135 years ago in 1888.
Quick Facts about Fairchance
| Population : | 1,888 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Fayette County |
| Area : | 1.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,102 feet / 336 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1889 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:31:36 (26th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 15436 |
| Density : | 1,573 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.61% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fairchance is located at 39°49'29"N 79°45'16"W (39.8248000, -79.7544900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fairchance decreased by 4.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,975 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,975 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,965 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,958 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,950 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,942 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,929 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,916 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,901 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,886 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,888 | 0.11% | estimation process |
People born in Fairchance (5)
People born in Fairchance, including United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Alfred L. Wilson, politician Donald M. Davis, United States federal judge Norman Park Ramsey, .
List
- Ron Lancaster (Canadian football player and coach (1938-2008)) he was born in 14/10/1938
- Leland Dewitt Baldwin (American historian) he was born in 23/11/1897
Schools in Fairchance
College & universities near Fairchance, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 248624 | Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program | Uniontown (PA) | 15401 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fairchance, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Fairchance
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fairchan Post Office | Fairchance (PA) | 15436 |
Other cities in Fayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer | 21,443 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| White | 15,495 | City in United States of America |
| Uniontown | 9,632 | City in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Collier | 8,247 | City in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Redstone | 5,241 | Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania |
| Lynn | 4,440 | Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania |
| Mahoning | 4,096 | Township in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania |
| Fayette | 3,560 | City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States |
| Hatfield | 3,323 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Masontown | 3,260 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Luzerne | 2,802 | Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania |
| East Uniontown | 2,419 | Census designated place |
| Coolspring | 2,127 | City in United States of America |
| Hopwood | 2,090 | Census designated place |
| Connellsville | 2,048 | City in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Oliver | 1,942 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Fairchance distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
