Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Punxsutawney: borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
About
Punxsutawney is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,962 and a population density of 674 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,665 inhabitants.
The city was created 210 years ago in 1815.
Quick Facts about Punxsutawney
| Population | 5,665 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Postal code | 15767 |
| Phone Area Codes | 814 |
| Area | 8.85 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9437,-78.9709 |
| Altitude | 1,214 feet / 370 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1816 (210 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:25:01 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 640 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.24% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Punxsutawney is located at 40°56'37"N 78°58'15"W (40.9436800, -78.9708700).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Punxsutawney decreased by 5.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 256 | - | census |
| 1860 | 415 | 38.31% | census |
| 1870 | 553 | 24.95% | census |
| 1880 | 674 | 17.95% | census |
| 1890 | 2,792 | 75.86% | census |
| 1900 | 4,375 | 36.18% | census |
| 1910 | 9,058 | 51.7% | census |
| 1920 | 10,311 | 12.15% | census |
| 1930 | 9,266 | -11.28% | census |
| 1940 | 9,482 | 2.28% | census |
| 1950 | 8,969 | -5.72% | census |
| 1960 | 8,805 | -1.86% | census |
| 1970 | 7,792 | -13% | census |
| 1980 | 7,479 | -4.19% | census |
| 1990 | 6,782 | -10.28% | census |
| 2000 | 6,271 | -8.15% | census |
| 2010 | 5,962 | -5.18% | census |
| 2011 | 5,913 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,898 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,907 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,869 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,839 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,797 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,770 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,730 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,704 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,665 | -0.69% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,050 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,506 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,927 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,314 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.0% |
| White only, percent : | 94.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 950 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $124,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,148 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $463 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $790 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,607 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,430 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 160,639 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 150,332 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,175 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,103 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,868 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,189 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 695 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 342 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,052 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 90 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 978 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,003.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.64 |
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Where to Eat in Punxsutawney
1Fox's Pizza Den
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People born in Punxsutawney (21)
People born in Punxsutawney, including politician George A. Jenks, professional baseball player Devin Mesoraco, baseball player and coach Billy Hunter, .
More notable people
- Bob Cessna (American actor (1934-2008)) he was born in 17/12/1934
- Chad Villella (American film actor and producer) he was born in 12/02/1977
- David Barclay (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1823
- Deven Michaels (American professional wrestler) he was born in 01/06/1981
- John Kopchick (American biologist) he was born in 02/11/1950
- John Mizerock (American baseball player) he was born in 08/12/1960
- L. Eugene Smith (American politician) he was born in 03/09/1921
- Lloyd Jordan (American football player and coach, basketball coach (1900-1990)) he was born in 14/12/1900
- Marc Campbell (Major League Baseball shortstop) he was born in 29/11/1884
- Samuel H. Smith (American politician) he was born in 10/08/1955
- Wilbur Good (American baseball player) he was born in 28/09/1885
- Bernice Fisher (American activist) she was born in 08/12/1916
- Nick Goulish (American baseball player) he was born in 13/11/1916
- Al Verdel (American baseball player) he was born in 10/06/1921
- Charles J. Margiotti (American politician) he was born in 09/04/1891
- Frederick J. Whiteman (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1909
- Britt Baker (American professional wrestler) she was born in 23/04/1991
- Joseph Fulling Fishman (American sociologist) he was born in 19/08/1888
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Punxsutawney, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418445 | Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program | Reynoldsville (PA) | 15851 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Punxsutawney, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Punxsutawney.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Punxsutawney Post Office | Punxsutawney (PA) | 15767 |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brookville | 3,762 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Reynoldsville | 2,625 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Winslow | 2,486 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Porter | 2,055 | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Brockway | 2,020 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Warsaw | 1,358 | City in United States of America |
| Sykesville | 1,107 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Falls Creek | 945 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Ringgold | 708 | Town in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Summerville | 501 | Borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Howe | 395 | Unincorporated community |
| Corsica | 342 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Timblin | 145 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Worthville | 65 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Punxsutawney distances to largest Pennsylvania cities