Dushore, Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
Dushore is a borough in Sullivan County
, Pennsylvania
, in the United States. The population was 608 at the 2010 census. Dushore is home to Sullivan County's only traffic light
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the borough has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²), of which 0.78 square miles (2 km²) is land and 1.28% is water.
of 2010, there were 608 people, 341 households, and 134 families residing in the borough. The population density
was 779.5 people per square mile (304.5/km²). There were 408 housing units at an average density of 523.1 per square mile (204.3/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.8% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% some other race, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.
There were 341 households out of which 15.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.8% were married couples
living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 60.7% were non-families. 54.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.78 and the average family size was 2.71.
In the borough the population was spread out with 15.1% under the age of 18, 60.7% from 18 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.2 years.
The median income for a household in the borough was $26,635, and the median income for a family was $41,563. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $21,125 for females. The per capita income
for the borough was $17,448. About 9.0% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 17.1% of those age 65 or over.
Dushore Borough is protected by The Dushore Fire Company No. 1, which operates:
There are 25 active firefighters, first responders, EMT's, ambulance drivers and support members in the organization, which is 100% volunteer. Ambulance service is provided by a crew of 11 EMT's and 9 First Responders; as well as 2 EMS-Vehicle Operators. Mutual aid is provided by Mildred Fire Company, Forksville Fire Company and Eagles Mere Fire Company; as well as Paramedical Service by Memorial Hospital EMS; and additional BLS ambulance services by Laporte Ambulance, Mildred Ambulance and Eldredsville Ambulance.
but are located on a tower near Dushore.
Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
Sullivan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population is 6,428. Sullivan County was created on March 15, 1847, from part of Lycoming County and named for Charles Sullivan, leader of the Pennsylvania Senate...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, in the United States. The population was 608 at the 2010 census. Dushore is home to Sullivan County's only traffic light
Traffic light
Traffic lights, which may also be known as stoplights, traffic lamps, traffic signals, signal lights, robots or semaphore, are signalling devices positioned at road intersections, pedestrian crossings and other locations to control competing flows of traffic...
.
Geography
Dushore is located at 41°31′31"N 76°24′0"W (41.525227, -76.399924).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the borough has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²), of which 0.78 square miles (2 km²) is land and 1.28% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2010, there were 608 people, 341 households, and 134 families residing in the borough. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 779.5 people per square mile (304.5/km²). There were 408 housing units at an average density of 523.1 per square mile (204.3/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.8% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% some other race, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.
There were 341 households out of which 15.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 60.7% were non-families. 54.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.78 and the average family size was 2.71.
In the borough the population was spread out with 15.1% under the age of 18, 60.7% from 18 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.2 years.
The median income for a household in the borough was $26,635, and the median income for a family was $41,563. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $21,125 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the borough was $17,448. About 9.0% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 17.1% of those age 65 or over.
- First settler was Aristide du Petit ThouarsAristide Aubert Du Petit ThouarsAristide Aubert Du Petit Thouars was a French naval officer, and a hero of the Battle of Aboukir, where he died....
, in 1794.
- Hometown of NASCARNASCARThe National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
and ARCAAutomobile Racing Club of AmericaAutomobile Racing Club of America is an auto racing sanctioning body in the United States, founded in 1953 by John Marcum. The current president of ARCA is Ron Drager. The ARCA RE/MAX Series races stock cars similar to those seen in past years in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and indeed most cars...
driver L.W. Miller.
Dushore Borough is protected by The Dushore Fire Company No. 1, which operates:
- 2004 American LaFrance 75' Aerial Ladder (AED Equipped)
- 2009 Rescue One Heavy Rescue Truck w/ a Compressed Air Foam System (AED Equipped)
- 2011 KME Pumper (AED Equipped)
- 2005 KME Pumper (AED Equipped)
- 1997 KME 2500gal. Tanker/Pumper
- Confined Space Rescue Trailer
- Wildfire Suppression Rugged Terrain Vehicle
- 2011 PL Custom FWD BLS Ambulance (AED Equipped)
- 2009 Marque FWD BLS Ambulance (AED Equipped)
There are 25 active firefighters, first responders, EMT's, ambulance drivers and support members in the organization, which is 100% volunteer. Ambulance service is provided by a crew of 11 EMT's and 9 First Responders; as well as 2 EMS-Vehicle Operators. Mutual aid is provided by Mildred Fire Company, Forksville Fire Company and Eagles Mere Fire Company; as well as Paramedical Service by Memorial Hospital EMS; and additional BLS ambulance services by Laporte Ambulance, Mildred Ambulance and Eldredsville Ambulance.
Media
Dushore is home to four radio stations. WNKZ, 103.9 FM and WYSP, 88.1 FM are licensed to Dushore. WPAL, 91.7 FM and WCIS-FM (yet to sign on air) are licensed to nearby LaporteLaporte, Pennsylvania
Laporte is a borough in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 316 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Sullivan County. Laporte is surrounded by Laporte Township. It was named for John Laporte...
but are located on a tower near Dushore.