Tionesta, Pennsylvania

Tionesta is a borough in Forest County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 483 at the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Forest County. The name is a Native American word meaning "home of the wolves".

Tionesta lies at the heart of a forested region that is a popular destination for hunters and other outdoor lovers. While the general area has seen some growth as a result of this tourist activity, the borough proper has suffered several setbacks in recent years including the closure of an Evenflo plant that was a major employer and a 2002 fire that leveled an entire block of the borough's downtown area.

Geography

Tionesta is located at 41°29′42″N 79°27′21″W / 41.495017°N 79.455939°W / 41.495017; -79.455939. The borough is located 54 miles (87 km) southeast of Erie and 78 miles (126 km) north of Pittsburgh.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 615 people (296 males, 319 females), 282 households, and 166 families residing in the borough. The population density was 457.5 people per square mile (177.2/km²). There were 337 housing units at an average density of 250.7 per square mile (97.1/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.67% White, 0.16% Asian, and 0.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.