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'''Troxelville''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Snyder County, Pennsylvania|Snyder County]], [[Pennsylvania]], |
'''Troxelville''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Snyder County, Pennsylvania|Snyder County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States.<ref name="GNIS" /> The population was 192 at the 2000 census. |
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[[Image:Map of Snyder County Pennsylvania With Municipal and Township Labels.png|right|thumb|300 px|Map of Snyder County |
[[Image:Map of Snyder County Pennsylvania With Municipal and Township Labels.png|right|thumb|300 px|Map of Snyder County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).]] |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Troxelville is located |
Troxelville is located near [[Walker Lake (Pennsylvania)|Walker Lake]]. |
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near [[Walker Lake (Pennsylvania)|Walker Lake]]. |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of 0.9 |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|0.9|sqmi|km2}}, all land. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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As of the [[census]]{{ |
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 192 people, 74 households, and 60 families residing in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|209.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 80 housing units at an average density of {{convert|87.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.00% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]]. |
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There were 74 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.87. |
There were 74 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.87. |
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In the CDP the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males. |
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males. |
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The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $26,406 versus $19,688 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $12,333. About 4.8% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those |
The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $26,406 versus $19,688 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $12,333. About 4.8% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over. |
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==Notable person== |
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==Famous Residents or Former Residents== |
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Troxelville was the home to [[Euell Gibbons]], an author and television personality popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Gibbons authored at least eight foraging guides, including ''Stalking the Wild Asparagus'' |
Troxelville was the home to [[Euell Gibbons]], an author and television personality popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Gibbons authored at least eight foraging guides, including ''Stalking the Wild Asparagus'', promoted natural diets, and made guest appearances on late-night talk shows and variety shows. The Gibbons residence was located on the road leading from Troxelville to the Snyder-Middleswarth State Park, and was given the name "It Wonders Me." |
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Latest revision as of 06:15, 5 July 2024
Troxelville | |
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  Troxelville Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania  Troxelville Troxelville (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 40°48′27″N 77°12′22″W / 40.80750°N 77.20611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Snyder |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| • Land | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 192 |
| • Density | 210/sq mi (80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390407[1] |
Troxelville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States.[1] The population was 192 at the 2000 census.
Geography
[edit]Troxelville is located near Walker Lake.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), all land.
Demographics
[edit]As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 192 people, 74 households, and 60 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 209.1 inhabitants per square mile (80.7/km2). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 87.1 per square mile (33.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.00% White.
There were 74 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $26,406 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,333. About 4.8% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.
Notable person
[edit]Troxelville was the home to Euell Gibbons, an author and television personality popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Gibbons authored at least eight foraging guides, including Stalking the Wild Asparagus, promoted natural diets, and made guest appearances on late-night talk shows and variety shows. The Gibbons residence was located on the road leading from Troxelville to the Snyder-Middleswarth State Park, and was given the name "It Wonders Me."
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Troxelville Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |