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Centre County, Pennsylvania
Seal of Centre County, Pennsylvania
Map
File:Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Centre County.png
Location in the state of Pennsylvania
Map of the USA highlighting Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location in the USA
Statistics
Founded February 13, 1800
Seat Bellefonte
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water
 sq mi ( km²)
 sq mi ( km²)
 sq mi ( km²), 0.39%
wikipedia:Population
 - (2000)
 - Density
135758
Website: county.centreconnect.org

Centre County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is part of the State College Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2000, the population was 135,758.

Centre County was created on February 13, 1800 from parts of Huntingdon, Lycoming, Mifflin and Northumberland counties and named for its central location in the state. Its county seat is Bellefonte6.

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[edit] Law And Government

[edit] Pennsylvania State Senate

[edit] Pennsylvania House of Representatives

[edit] United States House of Representatives

[edit] United States Senate

[edit] Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,880 km² (1,112 sq mi). 2,868 km² (1,108 sq mi) of it is land and 11 km² (4 sq mi) of it (0.39%) is water.

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[edit] Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 135,758 people, 49,323 households, and 28,508 families residing in the county. The population density was 47/km² (123/sq mi). There were 53,161 housing units at an average density of 19/km² (48/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 91.44% White, 2.61% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 3.96% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. 1.65% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 26.1% were of German, 9.8% Irish, 9.3% American, 8.7% Italian and 8.0% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 49,323 households out of which 25.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.90% were married couples living together, 6.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.20% were non-families. 26.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the county, the population was spread out with 18.00% under the age of 18, 26.80% from 18 to 24, 26.40% from 25 to 44, 18.40% from 45 to 64, and 10.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 104.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.40 males.

[edit] Municipalities

Map of Centre County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).

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 Centre County:

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[edit] Census-designated places

Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.

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[edit] Colleges and universities

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[edit] Public School Districts

Map of Centre County, Pennsylvania Public School Districts

[edit] Recreation

There are six Pennsylvania state parks in Centre County.

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Coordinates: 40°55′N 77°49′W / 40.91, -77.82

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