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Donegal is a
Donegal is a borough
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in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
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, United States. It is a distinct municipality from the adjacent Donegal Township. The population was 103 at the 2020 census. Donegal is best known as an exit on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
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with restaurants, gas stations, and two hotels for travelers.
It was named after the town and county of Donegal in Ireland
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.
Geography
Donegal is located at (40.111789, -79.381931). According to theUnited States Census Bureau
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, the borough has a total area of , all land.
Climate
Demographics
As of thecensus
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of 2000, there were 165 people, 72 households, and 47 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 79 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 98.79% White
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, and 1.21% from two or more races.
There were 72 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples
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living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $23,875, and the median income for a family was $25,417. Males had a median income of $32,000 versus $13,958 for females. The per capita income
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for the borough was $12,656. About 21.1% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line
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, including 18.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.1% of those 65 or over.
Education
Donegal has an elementary school for its children and for the children of several other area communities. As part of the Mount Pleasant Area School District, older students attend Mount Pleasant Area Junior/Senior High School.Attractions
Donegal Township is home to a busy turnpike exchange that sees thousands of people every year. Most travelers are on their way to one of the many local attractions. Two of the main attractions are the 7 Springs Ski Resort and Hidden Valley Ski Resort. These resorts provide a steady winter income for many local businesses. There are also severalFrank Lloyd Wright
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-designed homes within driving distance that can be toured, such as The Duncan House, Kentuck Knob
Kentuck Knob (also known as the Hagan House) is a house in Stewart Township, near the village of Chalkhill, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. Designed by the architect Frank Lloyd Wright in the Usonian style, the residence was ...
, and Fallingwater
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. Fallingwater is located near Ohiopyle State Park, which offers a range of opportunities for outdoor recreation.
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