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The current estimated population of Addison is 200, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable over the past decade, reflecting the town’s status as a small, rural community.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1798
  • County: Somerset County
  • Land area: 0.6 square miles
  • Population density: 333 people per square mile
  • Area code: 814
  • Zip code: 15411

Geography and Location

Addison is a small borough located in the Laurel Highlands region of Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The town is situated near the Maryland border, offering access to both the Pennsylvania Turnpike and U.S. Route 40, which pass through the region. Addison is surrounded by the scenic Allegheny Mountains and is located near the Youghiogheny River Lake, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts interested in hiking, boating, and fishing. The area’s geography includes rolling hills, forested landscapes, and winding rivers. The climate in Addison is characterized by cold winters and mild, pleasant summers, typical of the Appalachian region.

Demographics

Median resident age: 42.4 years
Median household income: $25,833
Median house value: $50,000

Population by Race

Races in Addison:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.5%)

Ancestries: German (33.2%), United States (15.4%), Irish (10.3%), English (5.1%), Italian (3.3%), Greek (2.3%).

Elevation: 2026 feet

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Addison

  • High school or higher: 69.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Addison borough

  • Never married: 18.1%
  • Now married: 64.2%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 11.9%
  • Divorced: 3.6%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -5 (-2.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Addison:

  • GARRETT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; OAKLAND, MD)
  • MEYERSDALE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; MYERSDALE, PA)
  • SOMERSET COMM HOSP (about 26 miles; SOMERSET, PA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Addison:

  • ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL (about 37 miles; LATROBE, PA; Abbreviation: LBE)
  • MORGANTOWN MUNI-WALTER L. BILL HART FLD (about 40 miles; MORGANTOWN, WV; Abbreviation: MGW)
  • JOHN MURTHA JOHNSTOWN-CAMBRIA CO (about 52 miles; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Abbreviation: JST)

Other public-use airports nearest to Addison:

  • GARRETT COUNTY (about 13 miles; OAKLAND, MD; Abbreviation: 2G4)
  • SEVEN SPRINGS (about 18 miles; SEVEN SPRINGS BOROUGH, PA; Abbreviation: 7SP)
  • CONNELLSVILLE (about 26 miles; CONNELLSVILLE, PA; Abbreviation: VVS)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Addison:

  • FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 29 miles; FROSTBURG, MD; Full-time enrollment: 4,672)
  • WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 38 miles; YOUNGWOOD, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,223)
  • WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; MORGANTOWN, WV; Full-time enrollment: 19,666)
  • CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 45 miles; CALIFORNIA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 5,183)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-JOHNSTOWN (about 50 miles; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,851)
  • FAIRMONT STATE COLLEGE (about 59 miles; FAIRMONT, WV; Full-time enrollment: 5,317)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 64 miles; INDIANA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 12,307)

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