Hallstead, Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
Hallstead is a borough in Susquehanna County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. The population was 1,216 at the 2000 census. Hallstead was founded in 1787 and was named in honor of William F. Hallstead, a railroad official.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the borough has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1 km²), all of it land.
The towns of Hallstead and nearby Great Bend
are bisected by both Interstate 81
and the Susquehanna River
.
of 2000, there were 1,216 people, 514 households, and 315 families residing in the borough. The population density
was 3,052.3 people per square mile (1,173.8/km²). There were 544 housing units at an average density of 1,365.5 per square mile (525.1/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.44% White, 0.66% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.08% from other races
, and 0.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.
There were 514 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples
living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the borough the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $28,603, and the median income for a family was $37,708. Males had a median income of $30,395 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income
for the borough was $14,362. About 7.5% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
. The Elementary, Middle and High School
s are all located about 9 miles (14.5 km) south of Hallstead.
The Elementary School consists of Kindergarten to fifth grade with approximately 488 students in attendance.
The Middle School consists of grades 6-8 and has approximately 297 students.
The High School consists of grades 9-12 with approximately 429 students.
The School Board Consists of: Alan Hall (President), Christina Cosmello (Vice President), Joel Whitehead (Treasurer), Loren Small (Secretary), Christina Whitney, Harold Empett, John Ketchur, Cindy Gaughan, Shane Rumage, Laurie Brown-Bonner, and Robert McTiernan (Superintendent). http://www.brsd.org/education/components/scdirectory/default.php?sectiondetailid=2&sc_id=1194402343&PHPSESSID=c23dd3ad242ddb6f48643b07ef40157e
"Through a partnership with the local municipality and the current property
owner, a $125,000 grant was obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Community
and Economic Development (DCED) to conduct a detailed subsurface investigation
to define existing environmental conditions so a plan for the remediation and
redevelopment of the property could be prepared, with the ultimate goal of replacing
an eyesore to the community with a productive, job-producing asset for the local
economy." http://www.brickhouse-environmental.com/case-siterem-hallstead.pdf
Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 42,238 people, 16,529 households, and 11,785 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile . There were 21,829 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile...
, 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...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 1,216 at the 2000 census. Hallstead was founded in 1787 and was named in honor of William F. Hallstead, a railroad official.
Geography
Hallstead is located at 41°57′45"N 75°44′55"W (41.962425, -75.748598).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the borough has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1 km²), all of it land.
The towns of Hallstead and nearby Great Bend
Great Bend, Pennsylvania
Great Bend is a borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States, 39 miles north of Scranton. The population was 700 at the 2000 census. Great Bend sits along the Susquehanna River, less than two miles from the New York State border. Located directly off Interstate 81, tourism is a...
are bisected by both Interstate 81
Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania
Interstate 81 is an long north–south Interstate Highway, stretching from Dandridge, Tennessee to Fisher's Landing, New York at the US/Canadian border...
and the Susquehanna River
Susquehanna River
The Susquehanna River is a river located in the northeastern United States. At long, it is the longest river on the American east coast that drains into the Atlantic Ocean, and with its watershed it is the 16th largest river in the United States, and the longest river in the continental United...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,216 people, 514 households, and 315 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 3,052.3 people per square mile (1,173.8/km²). There were 544 housing units at an average density of 1,365.5 per square mile (525.1/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.44% White, 0.66% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.08% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.
There were 514 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% 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, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the borough the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $28,603, and the median income for a family was $37,708. Males had a median income of $30,395 versus $20,417 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 $14,362. About 7.5% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
School System
Hallstead lies in Blue Ridge School DistrictBlue Ridge School District
The Blue Ridge School District covers the Boroughs of Great Bend, Hallstead and New Milford and Great Bend Township, Jackson Township and New Milford Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. The district encompasses approximately 100 square miles. According to the 2000 federal census data, it...
. The Elementary, Middle and High School
Blue Ridge High School (Pennsylvania)
Blue Ridge High School is a high school in New Milford, Pennsylvania under the jurisdiction of the Blue Ridge School District.-Graduation rate:In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate...
s are all located about 9 miles (14.5 km) south of Hallstead.
The Elementary School consists of Kindergarten to fifth grade with approximately 488 students in attendance.
The Middle School consists of grades 6-8 and has approximately 297 students.
The High School consists of grades 9-12 with approximately 429 students.
The School Board Consists of: Alan Hall (President), Christina Cosmello (Vice President), Joel Whitehead (Treasurer), Loren Small (Secretary), Christina Whitney, Harold Empett, John Ketchur, Cindy Gaughan, Shane Rumage, Laurie Brown-Bonner, and Robert McTiernan (Superintendent). http://www.brsd.org/education/components/scdirectory/default.php?sectiondetailid=2&sc_id=1194402343&PHPSESSID=c23dd3ad242ddb6f48643b07ef40157e
The Foundry
The Foundry consists of 27 acres (109,265.2 m²) of land on Main Street in Hallstead. During the early 1900s it was a manufacturer of lead crystal but after almost three decades ownership shifted and it became a major foundry."Through a partnership with the local municipality and the current property
owner, a $125,000 grant was obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Community
and Economic Development (DCED) to conduct a detailed subsurface investigation
to define existing environmental conditions so a plan for the remediation and
redevelopment of the property could be prepared, with the ultimate goal of replacing
an eyesore to the community with a productive, job-producing asset for the local
economy." http://www.brickhouse-environmental.com/case-siterem-hallstead.pdf
Library System
The Hallstead-Great Bend Branch Library is located on 201 Franklin Street, Hallstead PA.- November 1899—There was mention in a local paper that there were arrangements made for a "Citizen's Library"
- December 1915—A concrete lock-up building was constructed by Alfred E. Badgley for $1900 for the Hallstead Boro
- September 1916—The Hallstead Women's Christian Temperance Union opened a "Reading Room" to the public
- 1917—Rented a room in the Lamb House at the corner of Susquehanna & Pine Streets, started with 40 books
- 1918—Moved to William Richard house, outgrew the rooms
- November 1920—The Hallstead Public Library moved to present location (201 Franklin Street), sharing facilities with local jail.
- 1929—The Civic Club formed a Book Club
- 1931—The Civic Club began sponsoring the library.
- April 1936—The Civic Club took over running the library
- 1976—Children's Room donated in memory of Alfred Hall
- 1999—Joined with the Susquehanna County Library System and became the Hallstead-Great Bend Branch Library http://www.susqcolibrary.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=41