Confluence is a
borough
A borough is an administrative division in various English language, English-speaking countries. In principle, the term ''borough'' designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely.
History
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in
Somerset County,
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a U.S. state, state spanning the Mid-Atlantic (United States), Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern United States, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes region, Great Lakes regions o ...
, United States. It is part of the
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Johnstown is the largest city in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,411 as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. Located east of Pittsburgh, it is the principal city of the Metropolitan statistical area ...
,
Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was settled in 1870 and incorporated in 1873. The population was 724 at the
2020 census.
Geography

Confluence is at (39.809997, -79.356692).
The borough is located at the southern end of
Lower Turkeyfoot Township, and the borough of
Ursina sits to its east.
Confluence is named for the
confluence
In geography, a confluence (also ''conflux'') occurs where two or more watercourses join to form a single channel (geography), channel. A confluence can occur in several configurations: at the point where a tributary joins a larger river (main ...
of the
Casselman River and
Laurel Hill Creek with the
Youghiogheny River. It therefore provides many opportunities for boating and fishing (and hiking, as Pennsylvania's highest point,
Mount Davis, is located nearby).
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and (3.03%) is water. The borough is bordered to the south by the
Youghiogheny River Lake and to the north by the
Ohiopyle State Park.
Climate
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the
Köppen Climate Classification
The Köppen climate classification divides Earth climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main groups are ''A'' (tropical), ''B'' (arid), ''C'' (te ...
system, Confluence has a
marine west coast climate
An oceanic climate, also known as a marine climate or maritime climate, is the temperate climate sub-type in Köppen classification represented as ''Cfb'', typical of west coasts in higher middle latitudes of continents, generally featuring co ...
, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.
Climate Summary for Confluence, Pennsylvania
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Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 834 people, 349 households, and 211 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 404 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 99.52% White, 0.24% African American, and 0.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24%.
Of the 349 households, 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 34.4% of households were one person, and 21.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 20.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.7 males.
The median household income was $23,462 and the median family income was $31,181. Males had a median income of $26,705 versus $19,750 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $12,129. About 15.0% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line
The poverty threshold, poverty limit, poverty line, or breadline is the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country. The poverty line is usually calculated by estimating the total cost of one year's worth of necessities for ...
, including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 20.4% of those age 65 or over.
LOC 1905 birds eye Confluence PA.jpg, 1905 bird's-eye view of Confluence
References
External links
Confluence, PA
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Boroughs in Somerset County, Pennsylvania
1873 establishments in Pennsylvania