Punxsutawney, PA is a small picturesque town located in western Pennsylvania, just over 100 miles from Pittsburgh. With a population of 5,793 and a population density of 1,690 people per square mile, Punxsutawney offers a cozy atmosphere for people to enjoy the outdoors all year round. Some popular businesses in the area are Groundhog Wine and Spirits, BB's Bar-B-Que, and The Coffee Bar. There are also plenty of outdoor activities to take part in such as fishing on Mahoning Creek or exploring nearby state parks. For people who enjoy sports, the Punxsutawney Little League hosts all kinds of baseball games throughout the summer months and they also have a semipro football team called the Groundhogs. Other organizations in town include Punxsutawney Rotary Club and the local fire department.
The population in Punxsutawney is 5,793. There are 1,728 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Punxsutawney is 45.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Punxsutawney is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Punxsutawney
- 39.4% are married
- 13.8% are divorced
- 23.1% are married with children
- 21.3% have children, but are single
Race in Punxsutawney
- 96.7% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander