Marklesburg, Pennsylvania

Marklesburg is a borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 204 at the 2010 census.

Not to be confused with Markleysburg, Pennsylvania.
Marklesburg, Pennsylvania
Borough
Location of Marklesburg in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
Marklesburg, Pennsylvania
Location of Marklesburg in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
Coordinates: 40°23′03″N 78°10′20″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyHuntingdon
Government
 • TypeBorough Council
 • MayorJames Nichol (R)
Area
 • Total1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2)
 • Land1.04 sq mi (2.68 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
899 ft (274 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total204
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
196
 • Density189.19/sq mi (73.05/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip code
16657
Area code(s)814
FIPS code42-47544
Local phone exchanges: 658

History

The Marklesburg Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.[3]

Geography

Marklesburg is located at 40°23′3″N 78°10′20″W (40.384269, -78.172183).[4] It is near the western shore of Raystown Lake, just uphill from the flooded village of Aitch.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), all of it land.

Adjacent Municipalities

All municipalities listed are in Huntingdon County unless otherwise noted.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880232—
189027920.3%
1900260−6.8%
1910211−18.8%
1920198−6.2%
193022614.1%
1940198−12.4%
195021910.6%
1960197−10.0%
197023217.8%
1980188−19.0%
1990165−12.2%
200021630.9%
2010204−5.6%
Est. 2019196[2]−3.9%
Sources:[5][6][7]

At the 2000 census there were 216 people, 89 households, and 63 families residing in the borough. The population density was 243.5 people per square mile (93.7/km²). There were 138 housing units at an average density of 155.6/sq mi (59.9/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.07% White, and 0.93% from two or more races.[6] There were 89 households, 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 25.8% of households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 18.5% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median household income was $43,333 and the median family income was $46,500. Males had a median income of $38,333 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $22,329. About 3.0% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.

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References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 11 June 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
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