Broad Top City, Pennsylvania
Broad Top City: Borough in Pennsylvania
About
Broad Top City is a city located in the county of Huntingdon in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 452 and a population density of 665 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 443 inhabitants.
The city was created 156 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Broad Top City
| Population : | 443 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Huntingdon County |
| Postal code : | 16621 |
| Area : | 0.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 6,480 feet / 1975 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1868 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:55:47 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 651 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Broad Top City is located at 40°12'8"N 78°8'27"W (40.2023000, -78.1408400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Broad Top City decreased by 2.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 452 | - | census |
| 2011 | 451 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 452 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 452 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 450 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 447 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 450 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 451 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 451 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 447 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 443 | -0.9% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,424 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 14,655 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,115 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,645 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 28.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 41.4% |
| White only, percent : | 95.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,528 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 6,209 |
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 6,209 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $100,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,055 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $347 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $653 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 28 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,067 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.38 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 75.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.0% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 101,924 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 104,960 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,199 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,897 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,440 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 219 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,906 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 61,801 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -4.7% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 718 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 979 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 546 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 269 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 914 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 71 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 856 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 36.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 398.01 |
Schools in Broad Top City
College & universities near Broad Top City, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 440217 | Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center | Mill Creek (PA) | 17060 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Broad Top City, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| HNK | Hancock, MD | 434 East Main Street | BUS |
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Broad Top City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Post Office | Broad Top (PA) | 16621 |
Other cities in Huntingdon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Huntingdon County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon | 6,879 | City in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Colerain | 3,935 | Township in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Mount Union | 2,396 | City in Henry County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Warriors Mark | 1,794 | Township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania |
| Todd | 924 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Wood | 662 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Barree | 453 | Township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania |
| Three Springs | 429 | Borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mapleton | 410 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Orbisonia | 399 | Borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Saltillo | 328 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Alexandria | 327 | Borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mill Creek | 314 | Borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Spruce Creek | 225 | Unincorporated community in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania |
| Cherry Grove | 203 | Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania |
| Marklesburg | 194 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
