West Decatur
Census-designated place in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
West Decatur is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, with 453 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,549 ft (472 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wallaceton, 2.6 miles N.
- 453residents (2020 Census)
- 1,549 ftelevation · 472 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 319 / sq mipopulation density
- 16876ZIP code
About West Decatur
West Decatur is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census the population of West Decatur was 453.
It lies in the southeast corner of Boggs Township along Blue Ball Road just south of U.S. Route 322 between Wallaceton and Philipsburg. It was also known as Blue Ball, for the nearby blue ball clay deposits, but the local post office received the name West Decatur.
West Decatur lies along the old Philipsburg and Susquehanna Turnpike, which was part of a through route between Philadelphia and Erie, and is thus now called Old Erie Pike. The community was also on the Clearfield Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad, opened by the Tyrone and Clearfield Railway in mid-1868 from Philipsburg to Blue Ball, and extended to Clearfield in 1869. Successor Conrail sold it to R.J. Corman Railroad/Pennsylvania Lines in 1996, but it has since been abandoned.
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Living in West Decatur
- Median household income
- $31,875
- Median home value
- $92,200
- Median rent
- $1,028/mo
- Median age
- 33.3
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West Decatur had 453 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 453 |
|---|---|
| Density | 319 per sq mi (123 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Decatur at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Clearfield County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 453 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.42 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,549 ft (472 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9291° N, 78.2817° W |
| ZIP code | 16876 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4282792 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Decatur
- Wallaceton2.6 mi N
- Morrisdale3.0 mi NE
- Decatur3.6 mi SW
- Chester Hill3.9 mi SE
- Morris4.0 mi E
- Boggs4.0 mi W
- North Philipsburg4.0 mi E
- Hawk Run4.1 mi E
- Bigler4.3 mi N
- South Philipsburg4.4 mi SE
- Philipsburg4.5 mi SE
- Allport4.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Decatur
What county is West Decatur in?
West Decatur is in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of West Decatur, PA?
453 people lived in West Decatur at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Decatur, PA?
The ZIP code of West Decatur is 16876.
What is the elevation of West Decatur?
1,549 feet (472 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Decatur?
Wallaceton (2.6 mi), Morrisdale (3.0 mi), Decatur (3.6 mi), Chester Hill (3.9 mi), Morris (4.0 mi).
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