Lemont

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

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Lemont is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, with 2,276 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,047 ft (319 m) above sea level. The nearest town is College, 0.2 miles N.

About Lemont

Lemont is a census-designated place in College Township, Pennsylvania, United States, within the State College–DuBois combined statistical area. The population was 2,270 as of the 2010 census. Nicknamed "The End of the Mountain," the village sits at the base of Mount Nittany, along Spring Creek. Lemont is two miles away from State College and the main campus of the Pennsylvania State University. It is part of Happy Valley and the larger Nittany Valley, as well as the State College–DuBois combined statistical area.

Lemont is home to the John I. Thompson Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds, the last remaining granary in Pennsylvania. It is part of the Lemont Historic District. Public transit is serviced by the Centre Area Transportation Authority.

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Median household income
$101,526
Median home value
$385,600
Median rent
$1,481/mo
Median age
40.1
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Lemont, PA population

Lemont had 2,276 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,276
Density1,827 per sq mi (706 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lemont at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyCentre County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,276 (2020)
Land area1.25 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Coordinates40.8119° N, 77.8162° W
ZIP code16851
Census code (GEOID)4242632

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Lemont

What county is Lemont in?

Lemont is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Lemont, PA?

2,276 people lived in Lemont at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lemont, PA?

The ZIP code of Lemont is 16851.

What is the elevation of Lemont?

1,047 feet (319 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lemont?

College (0.2 mi), Houserville (1.1 mi), State College (2.6 mi), Boalsburg (3.2 mi), Toftrees (3.7 mi).

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