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{{redirect|Factoryville|the ghost town in Nebraska|Factoryville, Nebraska}}
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'''Factoryville''' is a borough in [[Wyoming County, Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 1,158 at the [[United States Census 2010|2010 census]].
'''Factoryville''' is a borough in [[Wyoming County, Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 1,146 at the [[United States Census 2020|2020 census]].<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021">{{cite web |last1=Bureau |first1=US Census |title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020—2021 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |website=Census.gov |publisher=US Census Bureau |access-date=August 5, 2022}}</ref>


Factortville was named for a [[Textile manufacturing|woolen factory]] near the original town site.<ref>{{cite book|last=Espenshade|first=Abraham Howry|title=Pennsylvania Place Names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015012934249&view=1up&seq=313|year=1925|publisher=Evangelical Press|isbn=978-0-8063-0416-8|page=309}}</ref>
Factoryville was named for a [[Textile manufacturing|woolen factory]] near the original town site.<ref>{{cite book|last=Espenshade|first=Abraham Howry|title=Pennsylvania Place Names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015012934249&view=1up&seq=313|year=1925|publisher=Evangelical Press|isbn=978-0-8063-0416-8|page=309}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Factoryville is located at {{Coord|41|33|51|N|75|46|53|W|type:city}} (41.564042, -75.781516).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Factoryville is located at {{Coord|41|33|51|N|75|46|53|W|type:city}} (41.564042, -75.781516).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the borough has a total area of {{convert|0.7|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the borough has a total area of {{convert|0.7|sqmi|km2}}, all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|footnote=Sources:<ref name="USDecennialCensus">{{cite web|title=Census of Population and Housing|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=11 December 2013}}</ref><ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref><ref name=CensusPopEst>{{cite web|title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|work=Population Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=11 December 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611010502/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|archive-date=11 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:42&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Oct 12, 2022}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR8">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2011-05-14 |title=U.S. Census website |df= }}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,158 people, 341 households, and 211 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,654.3 people per square mile (638.7/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 365 housing units at an average density of 521.4 per square mile (203.7/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the borough was 92.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.6% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.7% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR8">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2011-05-14 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,158 people, 341 households, and 211 families residing in the borough. The population density was {{convert|1,654.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 365 housing units at an average density of {{convert|521.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the borough was 92.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.6% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.7% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4% of the population.


There were 341 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 15% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.06.
There were 341 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 15% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.06.
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==Government==
==Government==
Gary Evans is the mayor of Factoryville.
Gary Evans is the mayor of Factoryville.<ref>https://factoryville.org/government/elected-officials</ref>


===Council===
===Council===
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{| class="sortable wikitable"
{| class="sortable wikitable"
|-
|-
! Council Member !! Term Expires !! Party !! Borough Ward
! Council Member !! Term Expires !! Party !! Borough Ward
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|- {{Party shading/Democratic}}
| Elena O'Connor || || Democratic || 2
|- {{Party shading/Republican}}
|- {{Party shading/Republican}}
| Chris Bergey || 2017 || Republican || 2
| Charles Truitt || || Republican || 1
|- {{Party shading/Republican}}
|- {{Party shading/Republican}}
| David Truitt || 2015 || Republican || 1
| Bill Edwards || || Republican || 2
|- {{Party shading/Republican}}
|- {{Party shading/Republican}}
| Bill Edwards || 2017 || Republican || 2
| Gregg Yunko || || Republican || 1
|- {{Party shading/Republican}}
|- {{Party shading/Republican}}
| Genevieve Evans || 2015 || Republican || 1
| Dan Engler || || Republican || 1
|- {{Party shading/Republican}}
|- {{Party shading/Republican}}
| Dan Engler || 2015 || Republican || 1
| Colin Fricke || || Republican || 2
|-
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|- {{Party shading/Republican}}
| Charles Wrobel || 2017 || Republican || 2
| Gary Evans || || || 2
|}<ref>https://factoryville.org/government/elected-officials</ref>
|}

==Transportation==

Factoryville is served by Pennsylvania State Routes 6 and 11, the latter also is referred to as the Lackawanna Trail, and originally was the right-of-way of the [[Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad]], with a station in Factoryville. In 1915, the [[Nicholson Cutoff|Clarks Summit-Hallstead Cut-Off]] was opened and the original line (now a highway) was abandoned, although a 1.2-mile spur line was built parallel to Route 107 to continue to serve businesses that had been served by the old mainline. That spur line was abandoned in 1940. The station on the new line was closed in 1953, and was torn down about 2010. Currently, the Cut-Off is served by [[Norfolk Southern]].


==Christy Mathewson Day==
==Christy Mathewson Day==
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The second Saturday in August every year is recognized as a [[public holiday|holiday]] in Factoryville. [[Christy Mathewson]] Day celebrates the baseball [[Baseball Hall of Fame|Hall of Famer]] who was born in Factoryville on August 12, 1880. The festivities include a [[parade]] from [[Keystone College]] to Christy Mathewson Park, a {{convert|6|km|mi|adj=mid|-long|abbr=on}} foot race (in honor of Mathewson's nickname, "The Big 6"), a chicken [[barbecue]], games and many other activities.
[[Image:Mathewson statue.png|thumb|200px|Statue of [[Christy Mathewson]] in the park named for him in Factoryville.]]
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The second Saturday in August every year is recognized as a [[public holiday|holiday]] in Factoryville. '''[[Christy Mathewson]] Day''' celebrates the baseball Hall-of-Famer who was born in Factoryville on August 12, 1880. The festivities include a [[parade]] from [[Keystone College]] to Christy Mathewson Park, a 6&nbsp;km foot race (in honor of Mathewson's nickname, "The Big 6"), a chicken [[barbecue]], games and many other activities.


Christy Mathewson Day weekend and the town of Factoryville are the subjects of the documentary, "Christy Mathewson Day." <ref>http://www.christymathewsondayfilm.com</ref>
Christy Mathewson Day weekend and the town of Factoryville are the subjects of the documentary, "Christy Mathewson Day."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://christymathewsondayfilm.com/|title=Christymathewsondayfilm help you find out the best art galleries. - Christymathewsondayfilm|website=christymathewsondayfilm.com}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Factoryville, Pennsylvania}}
{{Wikivoyage|Factoryville}}
* [http://www.factoryville.org/ Borough of Factoryville]
* [http://www.factoryville.org/ Borough of Factoryville]


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Latest revision as of 02:46, 15 May 2024

"Factoryville" redirects here. For the ghost town in Nebraska, see Factoryville, Nebraska.
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Location of Factoryville in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
Factoryville is located in Pennsylvania
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Factoryville is located in the United States
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Factoryville (the United States)
Coordinates: 41°33′51″N 75°46′53″W / 41.56417°N 75.78139°W / 41.56417; -75.78139
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyWyoming
Founded1824
Government
 • MayorGary Evans
Area
[1]
 • Total0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2)
 • Land0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
955 ft (291 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total1,165
 • Density1,541.01/sq mi (594.79/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
18419
Area code570
FIPS code42-24488
Websitewww.factoryville.org

Factoryville is a borough in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,146 at the 2020 census.[3]

Factoryville was named for a woolen factory near the original town site.[4]

Geography[edit]

Factoryville is located at 41°33′51″N 75°46′53″W / 41.56417°N 75.78139°W / 41.56417; -75.78139 (41.564042, -75.781516).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2), all land.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880462—
189057724.9%
190065914.2%
191075915.2%
1920628−17.3%
193086337.4%
19408933.5%
19501,00512.5%
1960991−1.4%
1970922−7.0%
19809240.2%
19901,31041.8%
20001,144−12.7%
20101,1581.2%
20201,146−1.0%
2021 (est.)1,145[3]−0.1%
Sources:[6][7][8][2]

As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 1,158 people, 341 households, and 211 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,654.3 inhabitants per square mile (638.7/km2). There were 365 housing units at an average density of 521.4 per square mile (201.3/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 92.5% White, 4.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4% of the population.

There were 341 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 15% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the borough the age distribution of the population shows 15.6% under the age of 18, 75.2% from 18 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23.6 years.

The median income for a household in Factoryville was $43,482, and the median income for a family was $63,929. Males had a median income of $37,344 versus $26,859 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $16,926. About 1.6% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 16.5% of those age 65 or over.

1891 bird's-eye view of Factoryville

Government[edit]

Gary Evans is the mayor of Factoryville.[10]

Council[edit]

Council Member Term Expires Party Borough Ward
Elena O'Connor Democratic 2
Charles Truitt Republican 1
Bill Edwards Republican 2
Gregg Yunko Republican 1
Dan Engler Republican 1
Colin Fricke Republican 2
Gary Evans 2

[11]

Transportation[edit]

Factoryville is served by Pennsylvania State Routes 6 and 11, the latter also is referred to as the Lackawanna Trail, and originally was the right-of-way of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, with a station in Factoryville. In 1915, the Clarks Summit-Hallstead Cut-Off was opened and the original line (now a highway) was abandoned, although a 1.2-mile spur line was built parallel to Route 107 to continue to serve businesses that had been served by the old mainline. That spur line was abandoned in 1940. The station on the new line was closed in 1953, and was torn down about 2010. Currently, the Cut-Off is served by Norfolk Southern.

Christy Mathewson Day[edit]

The second Saturday in August every year is recognized as a holiday in Factoryville. Christy Mathewson Day celebrates the baseball Hall of Famer who was born in Factoryville on August 12, 1880. The festivities include a parade from Keystone College to Christy Mathewson Park, a 6 km-long (3.7 mi) foot race (in honor of Mathewson's nickname, "The Big 6"), a chicken barbecue, games and many other activities.

Christy Mathewson Day weekend and the town of Factoryville are the subjects of the documentary, "Christy Mathewson Day."[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Oct 12, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020—2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  4. ^ Espenshade, Abraham Howry (1925). Pennsylvania Place Names. Evangelical Press. p. 309. ISBN 978-0-8063-0416-8.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 11 June 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  10. ^ https://factoryville.org/government/elected-officials
  11. ^ https://factoryville.org/government/elected-officials
  12. ^ "Christymathewsondayfilm help you find out the best art galleries. - Christymathewsondayfilm". christymathewsondayfilm.com.

External links[edit]

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