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Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

Jacks Mountain as viewed from Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania.jpg
Jacks Mountain viewed from Shirleysburg


Seal of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
Seal

Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Huntingdon County
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania

Map of the United States highlighting Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location within the U.S.
FoundedSeptember 20, 1787
Named forSelina Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon
SeatHuntingdon
Largest boroughHuntingdon
Area
 • Total889 sq mi (2,302 km2)
 • Land875 sq mi (2,266 km2)
 • Water15 sq mi (39 km2), 1.6%
Population (est.)
 • (2017)45,491
 • Density51/sq mi (20/km2)
Congressional district13th
Time zone
Eastern: UTC−5/−4
Websitewww.huntingdoncounty.net/Pages/default.aspx

Huntingdon County is a county located in the center of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 45,913.[1] Its county seat is Huntingdon.[2] The county was created on September 20, 1787, mainly from the north part of Bedford County, plus an addition of territory on the east (Big Valley, Tuscarora Valley) from Cumberland County.


Huntingdon County comprises the Huntingdon, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area.




Contents





  • 1 Geography

    • 1.1 Features


    • 1.2 Adjacent counties



  • 2 Demographics


  • 3 Micropolitan Statistical Area


  • 4 Law and government

    • 4.1 County Commissioners


    • 4.2 State Senate[14]


    • 4.3 State House of Representatives[14]


    • 4.4 United States House of Representatives


    • 4.5 United States Senate



  • 5 Education

    • 5.1 Public school districts

      • 5.1.1 Related entities



    • 5.2 Charter schools


    • 5.3 Private schools


    • 5.4 Colleges and universities


    • 5.5 Libraries



  • 6 Transportation

    • 6.1 Major highways



  • 7 Media

    • 7.1 Radio stations

      • 7.1.1 AM


      • 7.1.2 FM



    • 7.2 Newspapers


    • 7.3 Television



  • 8 Communities

    • 8.1 Boroughs


    • 8.2 Townships


    • 8.3 Census-designated places


    • 8.4 Unincorporated communities


    • 8.5 Population ranking



  • 9 Notable natives


  • 10 See also


  • 11 References


  • 12 External links




Geography[edit]


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 889 square miles (2,300 km2), of which 875 square miles (2,270 km2) is land and 15 square miles (39 km2) (1.6%) is water.[3]



Features[edit]


  • Raystown Lake

  • Tussey Mountain


Adjacent counties[edit]



  • Centre County (north)


  • Mifflin County (east)


  • Juniata County (east)


  • Franklin County (southeast)


  • Fulton County (south)


  • Bedford County (southwest)


  • Blair County (west)


Demographics[edit]






































































































Historical population
CensusPop.

17907,558
180013,00872.1%
181014,77813.6%
182020,14236.3%
183027,14534.8%
184035,48430.7%
185024,786−30.1%
186028,10013.4%
187031,25111.2%
188033,9548.6%
189035,7515.3%
190034,650−3.1%
191038,30410.5%
192039,8484.0%
193039,021−2.1%
194041,8367.2%
195040,872−2.3%
196039,457−3.5%
197039,108−0.9%
198042,2538.0%
199044,1644.5%
200045,5863.2%
201045,9130.7%
Est. 201745,491[4]−0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2017[1]

As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 45,913 people and 17,280 households within the county. The population density was 52 people per square mile (20/km²). There were 22,365 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.50% White, 5.21% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.87% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 1.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 33.9% were of German, 17.1% American, 11.1% Irish, 7.5% English and 5.7% Italian ancestry.


There were 16,759 households out of which 30.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% were married couples living together, 8.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.92.


In the county, the population was spread out with 21.70% under the age of 18, 10.10% from 18 to 24, 29.40% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 109.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.20 males.


Almost everyone that lives in Huntingdon County speaks English as their first language. The dominant form of speech in Huntingdon County is the Central Pennsylvania accent of English. In some areas of the county, such as Kishacoquillas Valley, where many Amish and Mennonite people live, a dialect of German known as Pennsylvania Dutch (from Deutsch, the word for German) is commonly spoken.



Micropolitan Statistical Area[edit]



The United States Office of Management and Budget[10] has designated Huntingdon County as the Huntingdon, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area (µSA).[11] As of the 2010 census[12] the micropolitan area ranked 11th most populous in the State of Pennsylvania and the 249th most populous in the United States with a population of 45,913.



Law and government[edit]



Presidential elections results












































































































































Presidential elections results[13]
Year

Republican

Democratic

Third parties

2016

73.0% 14,494
22.9% 4,539
4.2% 833

2012

67.7% 11,979
30.6% 5,409
1.7% 304

2008

62.7% 11,745
35.4% 6,621
2.0% 365

2004

67.2% 12,126
32.6% 5,879
0.3% 53

2000

65.2% 10,408
31.8% 5,073
3.0% 480

1996

50.5% 7,324
36.5% 5,285
13.0% 1,886

1992

46.2% 7,249
32.8% 5,153
21.0% 3,298

1988

64.6% 8,800
34.9% 4,752
0.6% 79

1984

69.6% 10,220
30.2% 4,430
0.3% 41

1980

58.4% 8,140
36.6% 5,094
5.0% 694

1976

58.3% 7,843
40.2% 5,410
1.6% 209

1972

72.7% 9,606
25.7% 3,394
1.6% 216

1968

61.8% 8,276
30.8% 4,128
7.4% 984

1964
46.8% 6,571

53.0% 7,435
0.2% 33

1960

70.1% 11,116
29.7% 4,710
0.2% 38

1956

67.7% 9,698
32.2% 4,618
0.1% 17

1952

68.6% 9,580
30.9% 4,318
0.5% 64

1948

67.8% 6,943
32.2% 3,304


1944

65.8% 8,106
33.5% 4,131
0.7% 83

1940

61.6% 9,141
38.0% 5,631
0.4% 58

1936

56.4% 9,815
42.7% 7,429
0.9% 148

1932

66.4% 7,371
30.9% 3,426
2.8% 306

1928

86.3% 9,920
12.8% 1,470
1.0% 112

1924

74.0% 6,567
16.8% 1,488
9.2% 820

1920

67.7% 5,232
23.1% 1,784
9.2% 708

1916

60.2% 3,806
34.5% 2,181
5.3% 332

1912
14.3% 903
24.4% 1,538

61.3% 3,859

1908

66.3% 4,503
28.2% 1,917
5.4% 368

1904

73.1% 4,587
21.1% 1,324
5.8% 363

1900

67.9% 4,645
29.1% 1,989
3.0% 206

1896

66.1% 4,969
30.6% 2,305
3.3% 248

1892

57.7% 3,994
38.6% 2,675
3.7% 258

1888

58.6% 4,217
38.7% 2,789
2.7% 195



County Commissioners[edit]


  • Mark Sather (chair) (R)

  • Scott Walls (R)

  • Jeffrey Thomas (D)


State Senate[14][edit]



  • John H. Eichelberger Jr., Republican, Pennsylvania's 30th Senatorial District


  • Jake Corman, Republican, Pennsylvania's 34th Senatorial District


State House of Representatives[14][edit]



  • Rich Irvin, Republican, Pennsylvania's 81st Representative District


United States House of Representatives[edit]



  • John Joyce, Republican, Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district


United States Senate[edit]



  • Pat Toomey, Republican


  • Bob Casey, Jr., Democrat


Education[edit]




Map of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania School Districts



Public school districts[edit]


  • Huntingdon Area School District

  • Juniata Valley School District


  • Mount Union Area School District (also in Mifflin County)

  • Southern Huntingdon County School District


  • Tussey Mountain School District (also in Bedford County)


  • Tyrone Area School District (also in Blair and Centre Counties)


Related entities[edit]


  • Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center: Mill Creek

  • Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11


Charter schools[edit]


  • New Day Charter School (7–12): Huntingdon

  • Stone Valley Community Charter School (K–5): McAlevy's Fort


Private schools[edit]


  • Calvary Christian Academy: Huntingdon

  • Class School: Mill Creek

  • Grier School: Birmingham

  • Huntingdon Christian Academy: Huntingdon

  • Huntingdon County Child & Adult Development Center

  • Meadow Green Mennonite School: Three Springs

  • Shavers Creek Christian School: Petersburg

  • Tiny Tots Childcare and Learning Center: Shade Gap

  • West Penn F Grace Brethren: Saxton

  • Woodcock Valley Center on Children: Huntingdon


Colleges and universities[edit]



  • Juniata College, a small, independent liberal arts college, is located in the county seat of Huntingdon.


  • DuBois Business College, Huntingdon County campus, located in the former Huntingdon High School building in the borough of Huntingdon.


  • Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, Huntingdon center (located in Walker Township)


Libraries[edit]


  • Huntingdon County Library

  • Memorial Public Library of the Borough of Alexandria

  • Mount Union Community Library


Transportation[edit]



Major highways[edit]




  • I-76 / Penna Turnpike


  • US 22


  • US 522


  • PA 26



  • PA 26 Truck


  • PA 35


  • PA 45


  • PA 103


  • PA 305


  • PA 350


  • PA 453


  • PA 475


  • PA 550


  • PA 641


  • PA 655


  • PA 747


  • PA 829


  • PA 913


  • PA 994



Media[edit]



Radio stations[edit]



AM[edit]


  • ESPN RADIO 1150 AM: Huntingdon (Sports)

  • WIEZ 670 AM: Lewistown (News/Talk)

  • WMAJ 1450 AM: State College (Sports)

  • WVAM 1430 AM: Altoona (Sports)

  • WFBG 1290 AM: Altoona (News/Talk)

  • WKMC 1370 AM: Roaring Spring (Nostalgia)

  • WRTA 1240 AM: Altoona (News/Talk)

  • WRSC 1390 AM: State College (News/Talk)

  • WBLF 970 AM: Bellefonte (News/Talk)

  • WPHB 1260 AM: Philipsburg (Country)

  • WKVA 920 AM: Burnham (Oldies)

  • WHP 580 AM: Harrisburg (News/Talk)

  • KDKA 1020 AM: Pittsburgh (heard much better at night) (News/Talk)

  • WWVA 1170 AM: Wheeling, West Virginia- (heard much better at night) (News/Talk/Country)

  • WGY 810 AM: Schenectady, New York (heard much better at night) (News/Talk)


FM[edit]


  • WHUN 106.3 FM: Huntingdon (Oldies)

  • WLAK 103.5 FM: Huntingdon (Hot AC)

  • WKVR 92.3 FM: Huntingdon (College)

  • W273BE 102.5 FM: Huntingdon (Public Radio)

  • WFGY 98.1 FM: Altoona (Country)

  • WFGE 101.1 FM: Tyrone (Country)

  • WBUS 93.7 FM: State College (Classic Rock)

  • WWOT 100.1 FM: Altoona (Top 40)

  • WJOW 105.9 FM: Philipsburg (Country)

  • WSKE 104.3 FM: Everett (Country)

  • WJSM 92.7 FM: Martinsburg (Religious)

  • WHPA 93.5 FM: Gallitzin (Oldies)

  • WBRX 94.7 FM: Cresson (Adult Contemporary)

  • WRXV 89.1 FM: State College (Christian Contemporary)

  • WTLR 89.9 FM: State College (Religious)

  • WRKY 104.9 FM: Hollidaysburg (Classic Rock)

  • WRKW 99.1 FM: Ebensburg (Classic Rock)

  • WFGI 95.5 FM: Johnstown (Country)

  • WVNW 96.7 FM: Burnham (Country)

  • WCHX 105.5 FM: Burnham (Classic Rock)

  • WQWK 103.1 FM: State College (Classic Rock)

  • WLTS 99.5 FM: Centre Hall (Classic Hits)

  • WPSU 91.5 FM: State College (Public Radio)


Newspapers[edit]



  • The Daily News[15]


Television[edit]



  • CBS: WTAJ-TV, Altoona


  • ABC: WATM-TV, Johnstown


  • Fox: WWCP-TV, Johnstown


  • NBC: WJAC-TV, Johnstown


  • PBS: WPSU-TV, State College


  • CW: WPCW, Jeannette


Communities[edit]




Map of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red) and Townships (white).


Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following boroughs and townships are located in Huntingdon County:



Boroughs[edit]



  • Alexandria

  • Birmingham

  • Broad Top City

  • Cassville

  • Coalmont

  • Dudley


  • Huntingdon (county seat)

  • Mapleton

  • Marklesburg

  • Mill Creek

  • Mount Union

  • Orbisonia

  • Petersburg

  • Rockhill

  • Saltillo

  • Shade Gap

  • Shirleysburg

  • Three Springs



Townships[edit]



  • Barree

  • Brady

  • Carbon

  • Cass

  • Clay

  • Cromwell

  • Dublin

  • Franklin

  • Henderson

  • Hopewell

  • Jackson

  • Juniata

  • Lincoln

  • Logan

  • Miller

  • Morris

  • Oneida

  • Penn

  • Porter

  • Shirley

  • Smithfield

  • Springfield

  • Spruce Creek

  • Tell

  • Todd

  • Union

  • Walker

  • Warriors Mark

  • West

  • Wood



Census-designated places[edit]


  • Allenport

  • McConnellstown


Unincorporated communities[edit]


  • Entriken

Calvin



Population ranking[edit]


The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Huntingdon County.[12]


county seat






















































































Rank
City/Town/etc.
Municipal type
Population (2010 Census)



1

Huntingdon
Borough
7,093
2

Mount Union
Borough
2,447
3

McConnellstown
CDP
1,194
4

Allenport
CDP
648
5

Petersburg
Borough
480
6

Broad Top City
Borough
452
7

Three Springs
Borough
444
8

Mapleton
Borough
441
9

Orbisonia
Borough
428
10

Rockhill
Borough
371
T-11

Alexandria
Borough
346
T-11

Saltillo
Borough
346
12

Mill Creek
Borough
328
13

Marklesburg
Borough
204
14

Dudley
Borough
184
15

Shirleysburg
Borough
150
16

Cassville
Borough
143
17

Coalmont
Borough
106
18

Shade Gap
Borough
105
19

Birmingham
Borough
90


Notable natives[edit]



  • Dylan Lane (born 1977), game show host (hosted Chain Reaction) (born in Tyrone, Blair County, spent whole life in Huntingdon


  • Robert Elliott Speer (1867–1947), American religious leader


  • Martin Grove Brumbaugh (1862–1930), 26th Governor of Pennsylvania


  • Horace Porter (1837–1921), Civil War general and US diplomat


  • John Purdue (born October 31, 1802 in Huntingdon County), Primary original benefactor of Purdue University.


  • Hugh Brady (born July 29, 1768 in Standingstone), U.S. Army general


  • C.L. Robbins]] (born September 10, 1979), Director/Actor/Editor of Film


See also[edit]


  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania


References[edit]



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External links[edit]


  • Huntingdon County official website

  • Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce official website

  • Huntingdon County Business & Industry

  • Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau official website

  • Huntingdon County Community Website


  • Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania detailed profile at City-Data.com

  • Community Events and Business Directory for Huntingdon County, Pa



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