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Encyclopedia > St. Marys, Pennsylvania

St. Marys is a city in Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 14,502 at the 2000 census. St. Marys is home to Straub Brewery and the first order of the Benedictine Monastery in the United States from which all others in the United States came from. Its downtown is currently experiencing mass demolition to make way for a Sheetz convenience store. Its retail corridor is also experiencing growth with the addition of Rite-Aid and several out parcel build outs around the newly built Super-Walmart. Grab a Strauby pounder and a greeny. Elk County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Official language(s) English, Pennsylvania Dutch Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ...


Geography

St. Marys is located at 41°26′15″N, 78°32′34″W (41.437600, -78.542724)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 257.7 km² (99.5 mi²). 257.2 km² (99.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (0.16%) is water. It is the second largest city, in land mass, in the state. The largest city, in land mass, is Philadelphia. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 14,502 people, 5,723 households, and 4,000 families residing in the city. The population density was 56.4/km² (146.0/mi²). There were 6,092 housing units at an average density of 23.7/km² (61.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.75% White, 0.23% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 5,723 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $41,593, and the median income for a family was $51,263. Males had a median income of $36,432 versus $22,947 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,885. About 2.9% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Brice Benson, the Saint Marys Area High School basketball coach, is viewed by many as the best teacher in the school. In the Seniors Versus Faculty game, Benson hit the game-winning foul shot for Faculty. Mr. Benson commonly says, "You will be banished","That's Mr. Benson to you","Aaron Burr","Huh",and"also known as MVB." He is from Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania and commonly makes references to his home town.


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Municipalities and Communities of Elk County, Pennsylvania
County Seat: Ridgway
Cities

St. Marys Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Elk County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Official language(s) English, Pennsylvania Dutch Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Ridgway is a borough located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. ... The city of Chicago, as seen from the sky A city is an urban area that is differentiated from a town, village, or hamlet by size, population density, importance, or legal status. ...

Boroughs

Johnsonburg | Ridgway A borough is an administrative division used in various countries. ... Johnsonburg is a borough located in Elk County, Pennsylvania, 164 miles (264 km) northeast of Pittsburgh. ... Ridgway is a borough located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. ...

Townships

Benezette | Fox | Highland | Horton | Jay | Jones | Millstone | Ridgway | Spring Creek A civil township is a widely-used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to a county. ... Benezette Township is a township located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. ... Fox Township is a township located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. ... Highland Township is a township located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. ... Horton Township is a township located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. ... Jay Township is a township located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. ... Jones Township is a township located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. ... Millstone Township is a township located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. ... Ridgway Township is a township located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. ... Spring Creek Township is a township located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. ...

Brice Benson, a.k.a. "The Great Benson", the Saint Marys Area High School basketball coach, is viewed by many as the best teacher in the school. In the Seniors Versus Faculty game, Benson hit the game-winning foul shot for Faculty. Mr. Benson commonly says, "You will be banished to Bernecky","That's Mr. Benson to you","Aaron Burr","Huh",and "also known as MVB." He is from Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania and commonly makes references to his hometown.


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