Southampton township, Pennsylvania
Southampton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Southampton township is a geographic entity located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 585. The land area covers 29.27 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 585 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.1 yrs | ±5.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 242 | ±52 | 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 | 291 | ±55 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 242 | ±52 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 49 | ±24 |
| Median Home Value | $196,900 | ±$28,379 |
| Median Gross Rent | $938 | ±$27 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,500 | ±$13,421 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,737 | ±$6,055 |
| Poverty Rate | 14% | ±6.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 84 | ±44 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.1% | ±8.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 232 | ±67 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.5% | ±12.6% |
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 SOUTHAMPTON
GUS Population: 581 (2024)
ID: 174716
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY-TREASURER
185 POWDER RD, HYNDMAN PA 15545-8837
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GUS Population: 72,134 (2024)
ID: 173738
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
300 N CENTER AVE, STE 500, SOMERSET PA 15501-1472
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Southampton | KG-05 | Southampton, PA | |
| Regular School Southampton | 06-08 | Southampton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cumberland, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Frostburg, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cumberland, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Berlin, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Berlin, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Berlin, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Cumberland, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lavale, MD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Allegany College of Maryland
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College | 9.5 mi away | 12401 Willowbrook Rd SE, Cumberland, MD, 21502-2596 |
3017845000
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HYNDMAN-LONDONBERRY PUB LIB
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 161 CLARENCE ST., HYNDMAN, PA, 15545 |
(814) 842-3782
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Frostburg State University
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College | 9.7 mi away | 101 Braddock Road, Frostburg, MD, 21532-1099 |
3016874000
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LAVALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 815 NATIONAL HIGHWAY, LAVALE, MD, 21502 |
(301) 729-0855
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Somerset County Technology Center
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College Vocational | 19.6 mi away | 281 Technology Dr, Somerset, PA, 15501-4309 |
81444336516133
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ALLEGANY COUNTY LIBRARY WASHINGTON STREET LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 31 WASHINGTON ST., CUMBERLAND, MD, 21502 |
(301) 777-1200
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Potomac State College of West Virginia University
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College | 24.1 mi away | 101 Fort Ave, Keyser, WV, 26726 |
3047886820
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FROSTBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 65 EAST MAIN ST., FROSTBURG, MD, 21532 |
(301) 687-0790
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Mineral County Vocational Technical Center
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College Vocational | 24.9 mi away | 981 Harley O Staggers Sr Dr, Keyser, WV, 26726 |
304788424010
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SOUTH CUMBERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 100 SEYMOUR ST., CUMBERLAND, MD, 21502 |
(301) 724-1607
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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 FROSTBURG 2, MD US, located 9.3 miles from Southampton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.9° | 18.5° | 26.2° | 3.36" | 19.0" |
| February | 37.2° | 19.9° | 28.6° | 3.03" | 19.0" |
| March | 46.2° | 26.4° | 36.3° | 3.97" | 14.9" |
| April | 59.4° | 36.8° | 48.1° | 4.00" | 1.8" |
| May | 68.1° | 46.8° | 57.4° | 5.18" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.3° | 55.3° | 65.3° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.4° | 59.4° | 69.4° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.1° | 58.1° | 68.1° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.9° | 51.7° | 61.8° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.3° | 40.9° | 50.6° | 3.25" | 0.4" |
| November | 48.5° | 31.4° | 40.0° | 2.92" | 4.0" |
| December | 38.0° | 23.9° | 30.9° | 3.43" | 13.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellersburg borough | Borough | 2.7 mi | — |
| Barrelville CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Ellerslie CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| Corriganville CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Mount Savage CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| La Vale CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4211171920. • 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.