Johnstown, Pennsylvania

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/johnstown-pennsylvania

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1. Where is Johnstown, Pennsylvania?Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
2. How many people live in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?18,411 (city proper, 2020 census)
3. How big is Johnstown, Pennsylvania?Approximately 10.3 square miles
4. What is the capital of Johnstown, Pennsylvania?Principal city of the Johnstown metropolitan area
5. What language do people speak in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?English
6. When was Johnstown, Pennsylvania built?Early 19th century, with significant industrial development in the mid-19th century

Deindustrialization: The decline of industrial activity in a region or economy, often leading to job losses.
Urban Revitalization: The process of improving and redeveloping older city areas that have declined.
Economic Diversification: Expanding an economy to include a variety of industries rather than relying on one or two.
Metropolitan Area: A large city and its surrounding suburbs and towns that are economically and socially linked.