Black
Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Black is a township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, with 905 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Rockwood, 1.9 miles NW.
- 905residents (2020 Census)
- 42.7 sq miland area · 110.6 km²
- 21 / sq mipopulation density
- 15557main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Black
Black Township is a township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 899 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The township was named for Jeremiah Sullivan Black, a native of Somerset County who became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, U.S. Attorney General, and U.S Secretary of State.
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Living in Black
- Median household income
- $70,536
- Median home value
- $147,100
- Median rent
- $700/mo
- Median age
- 49.2
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Black had 905 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 905 |
|---|---|
| Density | 21 per sq mi (8 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Black at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 905 (2020) |
| Land area | 42.71 sq mi (110.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Coordinates | 39.8912° N, 79.1428° W |
| ZIP codes | 15557, 15542 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4211106640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Black
- Rockwood1.9 mi NW
- Casselman3.6 mi W
- New Centerville4.4 mi NW
- Garrett4.7 mi SE
- Milford4.7 mi N
- Summit6.0 mi SE
- Upper Turkeyfoot7.7 mi W
- Elk Lick7.9 mi S
- Meyersdale8.1 mi SE
- Somerset8.6 mi NE
- Brothersvalley8.6 mi E
- Middlecreek8.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Black
What county is Black in?
Black is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Black, PA?
905 people lived in Black at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Black, PA?
The main ZIP code is 15557. Other ZIP codes: 15542.
What towns are near Black?
Rockwood (1.9 mi), Casselman (3.6 mi), New Centerville (4.4 mi), Garrett (4.7 mi), Milford (4.7 mi).
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