Kulpmont, Pennsylvania

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Kulpmont is a borough in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,985 at the 2000 census.

History

The Borough of Kulpmont was incorporated August 24, 1915.

Geography

Kulpmont is located at coor dms|40|47|35|N|76|28|24|W|city (40.793177, -76.473440)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.4 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,985 people, 1,338 households, and 837 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,189.6 people per square mile (1,226.1/km²). There were 1,532 housing units at an average density of 1,637.0/sq mi (629.3/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.89% White, 0.47% African American, 0.03% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.

There were 1,338 households out of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the borough the population was spread out with 19.6% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $29,263, and the median income for a family was $34,674. Males had a median income of $26,679 versus $22,075 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $16,033. About 6.7% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The mayor of Kulpmont is Robert M. Slaby. The borough is served by 7 council people. They are:

* Joseph A. Winhofer
* Clarence H. Deitrick
* Bruno R. Varano
* Myron F. Turlis
* James Wisloski
* Michael V. Fantanarosa
* Ann S. Martino

Education

Kulpmont is served by the Mount Carmel Area School District.

People of note from Kulpmont

*Joe Baksi (January 14, 1922 - August 6, 1977) was a top heavyweight boxing contender

* [http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BRAZISAM01 Sam Brazinsky] (January 9, 1921-) Pro Football Player (Buffalo Bills)
* [http://www.solsticepoint.com/astrologersmemorial/bach.html Eleanor Bach] (January 11, 1922 - April 30, 1995) New York based astrologer, has been called "Mother of the Asteroids."

References

External links

* http://www.seda-cog.org/nor-kulpmont/site/default.asp
* http://www.chrisbressi.com