Laurel Run, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Laurel Run, Pennsylvania
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A view of Wilkes-Barre from Giants Despair Mountain (in Laurel Run)
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Location of Laurel Run in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
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 Laurel Run, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Laurel Run, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Incorporated | 1881 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.10 sq mi (13.21 km2) |
| • Land | 5.10 sq mi (13.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 500 |
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509 |
| • Density | 99.78/sq mi (38.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-41848 |
Laurel Run is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 500 at the 2010 census.
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Geography
Laurel Run is located at 41°13′2″N 75°50′29″W / 41.21722°N 75.84139°W (41.217222, -75.841456).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.4 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 696 | — | |
| 1900 | 696 | 0.0% | |
| 1910 | 790 | 13.5% | |
| 1920 | 774 | −2.0% | |
| 1930 | 944 | 22.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,057 | 12.0% | |
| 1950 | 858 | −18.8% | |
| 1960 | 855 | −0.3% | |
| 1970 | 327 | −61.8% | |
| 1980 | 725 | 121.7% | |
| 1990 | 708 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 723 | 2.1% | |
| 2010 | 500 | −30.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 509 | 1.8% | |
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At the 2000 census there were 723 people, 277 households, and 188 families living in the borough. The population density was 140.9 people per square mile (54.4/km2). There were 292 housing units at an average density of 56.9 per square mile (22.0/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.45% White, 0.28% African American, 0.14% Native American, and 0.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population.
There were 277 households, 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 27.4% of households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.01.
The age distribution was 19.4% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 112.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.6 males.
The median household income was $35,781 and the median family income was $40,455. Males had a median income of $28,611 versus $24,500 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $17,066. About 8.8% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.
Events
Laurel Run is home to the oldest continuing motorsports event in Pennsylvania. Since 1906, the annual Giants Despair Hillclimb has challenged motorists to race uphill on a mile of East Northampton Street.
Images for kids
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An old image of Laurel Run, a creek in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Laurel Run (Pensilvania) para niños
