Burnside township, Pennsylvania
Burnside township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Burnside township is a geographic entity located in Centre County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 406. The land area covers 88.93 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 406 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.6 yrs | ±6.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 166 | ±28 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 256 | ±39 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 166 | ±28 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 90 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $188,100 | ±$19,774 |
| Median Gross Rent | $850 | ±$487 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,625 | ±$15,030 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,972 | ±$6,919 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 21 | ±15 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±4.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 179 | ±37 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.7% | ±6.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BURNSIDE
GUS Population: 414 (2024)
ID: 112145
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
167 CEDAR DR, KARTHAUS PA 16845-9402
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GUS Population: 159,805 (2024)
ID: 212094
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT/CHAIRPERSON
420 HOLMES ST, RM 151, BELLEFONTE PA 16823-1401
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Wingate, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Renovo, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Renovo, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Snow Shoe, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Renovo, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Morrisdale, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Morrisdale, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Morrisdale, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Wingate, PA | |
| 5 Nearby | 3-8 | MORRISDALE, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
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College | 21.8 mi away | 540 N Harrison Rd, Pleasant Gap, PA, 16823 |
8143592793
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RENOVO AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 317 7TH STREET, RENOVO, PA, 17764 |
(570) 923-0390
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Clearfield County Career and Technology Center
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College Vocational | 24.5 mi away | 1620 River Road, Clearfield, PA, 16830 |
8147655308
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CENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 203 NORTH ALLEGHENY ST, BELLEFONTE, PA, 16823 |
(814) 355-1516
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
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College | 24.8 mi away | 201 Old Main, University Park, PA, 16802-1503 |
8148654700
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PA ROOM
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 203 NORTH ALLEGHENY STREET, BELLEFONTE, PA, 16823 |
(814) 355-1516
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Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
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College | 24.8 mi away | President's Office 201 Old Main, University Park, PA, 16802-1503 |
8148655403
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HOLT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 21.6 mi away | 17 N FRONT ST, PHILIPSBURG, PA, 16866 |
(814) 342-1987
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CLARENCE, PA US, located 6.8 miles from Burnside township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.2° | 13.6° | 23.4° | 3.17" | 12.8" |
| February | 36.5° | 13.6° | 25.1° | 2.56" | 11.5" |
| March | 45.6° | 21.4° | 33.5° | 3.62" | 11.4" |
| April | 59.3° | 31.2° | 45.3° | 3.78" | 1.7" |
| May | 70.3° | 39.9° | 55.1° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.9° | 49.6° | 63.8° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.9° | 53.4° | 67.7° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.7° | 51.7° | 66.2° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.4° | 44.0° | 59.2° | 4.45" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.8° | 34.8° | 48.3° | 3.80" | 0.8" |
| November | 49.0° | 25.8° | 37.4° | 3.31" | 3.1" |
| December | 37.8° | 20.6° | 29.2° | 3.46" | 9.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Glen CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Clarence CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Moshannon CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
| Karthaus CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
| Snow Shoe borough | Borough | 8.2 mi | — |
| Drifting CDP | CDP | 11.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4202710272. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.