Blakely, Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
Blakely is a borough in Lackawanna County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. The population was 6,564 at the 2010 census. Its only village is Peckville, PA.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the borough has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.8 km²), all of it land.
of 2010, there were 6,564 people, 2,816 households, and 1,742 families in the borough. The population density
was 1,727.4 people per square mile (667/km²). There were 3,024 housing units at an average density of 795.8 per square mile (310.9/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.6% White, 1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% Asian, 0.6% from other races
, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 2,816 households out of which 23% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples
living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the borough the population was spread out with 18.3% under the age of 18, 56.6% from 18 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.2 years.
The median income for a household in the borough was $35,308, and the median income for a family was $48,385. Males had a median income of $33,255 versus $25,887 for females. The per capita income
for the borough was $17,979. About 3.0% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.
Memorial". A large anchor from the "USS Blakeley (DD-150)
" Destroyer memorializing this naval hero of the War of 1812
for whom the Borough of Blakely is named.
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 213,295 people, 86,218 households, and 55,783 families residing in the county. The population density was 465 people per square mile . There were 95,362 housing units at an average density of 208 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 6,564 at the 2010 census. Its only village is Peckville, PA.
Geography
Blakely is located at 41°29′N 75°36′W (41.4808, -75.5935).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the borough has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.8 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2010, there were 6,564 people, 2,816 households, and 1,742 families in the borough. The population density
Population density
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was 1,727.4 people per square mile (667/km²). There were 3,024 housing units at an average density of 795.8 per square mile (310.9/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.6% White, 1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% Asian, 0.6% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 2,816 households out of which 23% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% 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, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the borough the population was spread out with 18.3% under the age of 18, 56.6% from 18 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.2 years.
The median income for a household in the borough was $35,308, and the median income for a family was $48,385. Males had a median income of $33,255 versus $25,887 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 $17,979. About 3.0% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Gino J. MerliGino J. MerliGino Joseph Merli was an American soldier, and recipient of the Medal of Honor during World War II.-Biography:...
Medal of Honor - Bill SienkiewiczBill SienkiewiczBoleslav Felix Robert "Bill" Sienkiewicz [pronounced sin-KEV-itch] is an Eisner Award-winning American artist and writer best known for his comic book work, primarily for Marvel Comics' The New Mutants and Elektra: Assassin...
Comic Book artist - R. J. Minichello Drummer for various National recording artists
Sites of Interest
"Johnston BlakeleyJohnston Blakeley
Johnston Blakeley also spelled Johnston Blakely was an officer in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War with France and the War of 1812. He is considered to be the most successful American naval officer of that period....
Memorial". A large anchor from the "USS Blakeley (DD-150)
USS Blakeley (DD-150)
The second USS Blakeley was a Wickes class destroyer in the United States Navy during the World War II. She was named for Captain Johnston Blakeley.-History:...
" Destroyer memorializing this naval hero of the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
for whom the Borough of Blakely is named.