Young township, Pennsylvania
Young township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Young township is a geographic entity located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,670. The land area covers 15.44 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,670 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55.3 yrs | ±4.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 668 | ±91 | 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 | 774 | ±95 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 668 | ±91 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 106 | ±43 |
| Median Home Value | $173,000 | ±$33,179 |
| Median Gross Rent | $833 | ±$167 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,795 | ±$4,441 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,322 | ±$4,083 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 85 | ±34 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | ±4.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 654 | ±126 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.6% | ±4.5% |
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 YOUNG
GUS Population: 1,667 (2024)
ID: 174511
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY TREASURER
1517 WALSTON ROAD, PO BOX 125, WALSTON PA 15781
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GUS Population: 43,367 (2024)
ID: 173726
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
155 MAIN ST, BROOKVILLE PA 15825-1269
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Brookville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Reynoldsville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Dayton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | DuBois, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | DuBois, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Westover, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Westover, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Brookville, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Reynoldsville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | DuBois, PA |
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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Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 11.7 mi away | 576 Vo-Tech Road, Reynoldsville, PA, 15851 |
8146538420123
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PUNXSUTAWNEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 301 EAST MAHONING ST., SUITE 4, PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA, 15767 |
(814) 938-5020
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The Rapha School
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College Vocational | 15.8 mi away | 17 Griffith Drive, Home, PA, 15747-9615 |
7243972365
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REYNOLDSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 460 E. MAIN ST., REYNOLDSVILLE, PA, 15851 |
(814) 653-9471
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Triangle Tech Inc-Dubois
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College | 16.7 mi away | 225 Tannery Row Road, Falls Creek, PA, 15840-3333 |
8143712090
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SYKESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 21 EAST MAIN ST, SYKESVILLE, PA, 15865 |
(814) 894-5243
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois
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College | 17.3 mi away | 1 College Place, DuBois, PA, 15801-2549 |
8143754700
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SUMMERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 114 SECOND AVENUE, SUMMERVILLE, PA, 15864 |
(814) 856-3169
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Indiana County Technology Center
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College Vocational | 22.7 mi away | 441 Hamill Rd, Indiana, PA, 15701-1465 |
7243496700
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REBECCA M ARTHURS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 223 VALLEY ST, BROOKVILLE, PA, 15825 |
(814) 849-5512
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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 PUTNEYVILLE 2 SE DAM, PA US, located 15.0 miles from Young township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.6° | 17.0° | 25.8° | 3.37" | 12.4" |
| February | 37.6° | 17.6° | 27.6° | 2.86" | 5.1" |
| March | 46.9° | 24.4° | 35.7° | 3.55" | 5.9" |
| April | 61.0° | 34.6° | 47.8° | 4.08" | 0.3" |
| May | 70.8° | 45.2° | 58.0° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.3° | 54.3° | 66.3° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.2° | 58.1° | 70.1° | 4.74" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.1° | 56.9° | 69.0° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.4° | 49.8° | 62.1° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.4° | 39.1° | 50.8° | 3.29" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.8° | 30.3° | 40.1° | 3.64" | 1.7" |
| December | 39.4° | 23.1° | 31.2° | 3.49" | 9.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punxsutawney borough | Borough | 1.7 mi | — |
| Rossiter CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Big Run borough | Borough | 6.4 mi | — |
| Worthville borough | Borough | 8.6 mi | — |
| Timblin borough | Borough | 10.4 mi | — |
| Reynoldsville borough | Borough | 10.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4206587168. • 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.