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'''Fairchance''' is a [[borough (Pennsylvania)|borough]] in [[Fayette County, Pennsylvania|Fayette County]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States]]. The population was 1,975 at the 2010 census,<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4224536| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Fairchance borough, Pennsylvania| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American FactFinder| accessdate=July 7, 2016}}</ref> down from 2,174 at the 2000 census. It is served by the [[Albert Gallatin Area School District]].
'''Fairchance''' is a [[Borough (Pennsylvania)|borough]] in [[Fayette County, Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 1,889 at the 2020 census,<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021">{{cite web |title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020—2021 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |website=Census.gov |publisher=US Census Bureau |access-date=July 24, 2022}}</ref> a decline from the figure of 1,975 tabulated in 2010.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4224536| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Fairchance borough, Pennsylvania| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American FactFinder| access-date=July 7, 2016| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213042247/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4224536| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref> It is served by the [[Albert Gallatin Area School District]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Fairchance is located in south-central Fayette County at {{coord|39|49|26|N|79|45|17|W|type:city}} (39.823970, -79.754800).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It sits at the western base of [[Chestnut Ridge (Laurel Highlands)|Chestnut Ridge]], the westernmost major ridge of the Appalachian Mountains in this area.
Fairchance is located in south-central Fayette County at {{coord|39|49|26|N|79|45|17|W|type:city}} (39.823970, −79.754800).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It sits at the western base of [[Chestnut Ridge (Laurel Highlands)|Chestnut Ridge]], the westernmost major ridge of the [[Appalachian Mountains]] in this area.


[[Pennsylvania Route 43]], the [[Mon–Fayette Expressway]], passes just west of the borough limits, with access from Exit 8 (Big 6 Road). The toll highway leads north {{convert|7|mi|0}} to [[Uniontown, Pennsylvania|Uniontown]], the [[county seat]], and southwest {{convert|19|mi}} to [[Morgantown, West Virginia]]. [[Pennsylvania Route 857]] passes through the center of Fairchance as Morgantown Street.
[[Pennsylvania Route 43]], the [[Mon–Fayette Expressway]], passes just west of the borough limits, with access from Exit 8 (Big 6 Road). The toll highway leads north {{convert|7|mi|0}} to [[Uniontown, Pennsylvania|Uniontown]], the [[county seat]], and southwest {{convert|19|mi}} to [[Morgantown, West Virginia]]. [[Pennsylvania Route 857]] passes through the center of Fairchance as Morgantown Street.


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the borough has a total area of {{convert|3.11|km2|order=flip}}, all of it land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the borough has a total area of {{convert|3.11|km2|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1890= 1092
|1900= 1219
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|2010= 1975
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|2020= 1889
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|estyear=2021
|estimate=1932
|estimate=1864
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|footnote=Sources:<ref name="USDecennialCensus">{{cite web|title=Census of Population and Housing|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=11 December 2013}}</ref><ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref><ref name=CensusPopEst>{{cite web|title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|work=Population Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=11 December 2013}}</ref>
|footnote=Sources:<ref>{{cite web|title=Census of Population and Housing|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=December 11, 2013}}</ref><ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|work=Population Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=December 11, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611010502/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|archive-date=June 11, 2013}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:42&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=October 12, 2022}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 2,174 people, 871 households, and 594 families residing in the borough. The [[population density]] was 1,797.1 people per square mile (693.7/km²). There were 932 housing units at an average density of 770.4 per square mile (297.4/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.81% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.76% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.09% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.09% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.24% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.51% of the population.
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]],<ref name="GR2" /> there were 2,174 people, 871 households, and 594 families residing in the borough. The population density was {{convert|1,797.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 932 housing units at an average density of {{convert|770.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial makeup]] of the borough was 95.81% White, 2.76% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.


There were 871 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.
There were 871 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.


In the borough the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.


The median income for a household in the borough was $26,840, and the median income for a family was $33,611. Males had a median income of $27,625 versus $20,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the borough was $14,021. About 12.0% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the borough was $26,840, and the median income for a family was $33,611. Males had a median income of $27,625 versus $20,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the borough was $14,021. About 12.0% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
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Many townspeople state that Fairchance got its name in the early days of transportation. The story goes that travelers from [[Morgantown, West Virginia]], who made it to the borough by 4:00 P.M. had a "fair chance" of making it to [[Uniontown, Pennsylvania|Uniontown]] before sundown. Another explanation cited in the book ''Fairchance Through the Years'', compiled by the Fairchance Centennial History Committee, is that Fidelio H. Oliphant, who operated iron furnaces in the area, went to a bank in Uniontown to borrow money with the assurance that he had a "fair chance" of paying it back.
Many townspeople state that Fairchance got its name in the early days of transportation. The story goes that travelers from [[Morgantown, West Virginia]], who made it to the borough by 4:00 P.M. had a "fair chance" of making it to [[Uniontown, Pennsylvania|Uniontown]] before sundown. Another explanation cited in the book ''Fairchance Through the Years'', compiled by the Fairchance Centennial History Committee, is that Fidelio H. Oliphant, who operated iron furnaces in the area, went to a bank in Uniontown to borrow money with the assurance that he had a "fair chance" of paying it back.


===References===
==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:22, 29 December 2024

Fairchance, Pennsylvania
Borough
Location of Fairchance in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Location of Fairchance in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Fairchance is located in Pennsylvania
Fairchance
Fairchance
Location in Pennsylvania
Fairchance is located in the United States
Fairchance
Fairchance
Fairchance (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°49′26″N 79°45′17″W / 39.82389°N 79.75472°W / 39.82389; -79.75472
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyFayette
Established1889
Government
 • MayorTom Tanner
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.19 sq mi (3.07 km2)
 • Land1.19 sq mi (3.07 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
1,890
 • Density1,592.25/sq mi (614.84/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
ZIP code
15436[3]
Area codes724, 878

Fairchance is a borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,889 at the 2020 census,[4] a decline from the figure of 1,975 tabulated in 2010.[5] It is served by the Albert Gallatin Area School District.

Geography

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Fairchance is located in south-central Fayette County at 39°49′26″N 79°45′17″W / 39.82389°N 79.75472°W / 39.82389; -79.75472 (39.823970, −79.754800).[6] It sits at the western base of Chestnut Ridge, the westernmost major ridge of the Appalachian Mountains in this area.

Pennsylvania Route 43, the Mon–Fayette Expressway, passes just west of the borough limits, with access from Exit 8 (Big 6 Road). The toll highway leads north 7 miles (11 km) to Uniontown, the county seat, and southwest 19 miles (31 km) to Morgantown, West Virginia. Pennsylvania Route 857 passes through the center of Fairchance as Morgantown Street.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.20 square miles (3.11 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18901,092—
19001,21911.6%
19101,76044.4%
19202,12420.7%
19301,804−15.1%
19401,8552.8%
19502,09112.7%
19602,1201.4%
19701,906−10.1%
19802,10610.5%
19901,918−8.9%
20002,17413.3%
20101,975−9.2%
20201,889−4.4%
2021 (est.)1,864[4]−1.3%
Sources:[7][8][9][2]

As of the 2000 census,[8] there were 2,174 people, 871 households, and 594 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,797.1 inhabitants per square mile (693.9/km2). There were 932 housing units at an average density of 770.4 per square mile (297.5/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.81% White, 2.76% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 871 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $26,840, and the median income for a family was $33,611. Males had a median income of $27,625 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $14,021. About 12.0% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Looking west onto Church St. from Main St.

Name

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Many townspeople state that Fairchance got its name in the early days of transportation. The story goes that travelers from Morgantown, West Virginia, who made it to the borough by 4:00 P.M. had a "fair chance" of making it to Uniontown before sundown. Another explanation cited in the book Fairchance Through the Years, compiled by the Fairchance Centennial History Committee, is that Fidelio H. Oliphant, who operated iron furnaces in the area, went to a bank in Uniontown to borrow money with the assurance that he had a "fair chance" of paying it back.

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "Fairchance PA ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020—2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Fairchance borough, Pennsylvania". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  8. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
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