Dushore, Pennsylvania

Dushore, Pennsylvania
—  Borough  —
The Sullivan Review building
Map of Sullivan County, Pennsylvania highlighting Dushore
Dushore, Pennsylvania Map of Sullivan County, Pennsylvania highlighting Dushore
Coordinates: 41°31′40″N 76°24′02″W
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Sullivan
Settled	1794
Incorporated (borough)	1859
Area
• Total	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2)
• Land	0.78 sq mi (2 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	1,506 ft (459 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	608
• Density	779.5/sq mi (304.5/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST)
• Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC)
Zip code	18614
Area code(s)	570
Website	www.dushore.com

Dushore is a borough in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The population was 608 at the 2010 census. Dushore is home to Sullivan County's only traffic light.

Geography

Dushore is located at 41°31′31″N 76°24′0″W (41.525227, -76.399924).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.8-square-mile (2.1 km²), of which 0.78-square-mile (2.0 km²) is land and 1.28% is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 608 people, 341 households, and 134 families residing in the borough. The population density was 779.5 people per square mile (304.5/km²). There were 408 housing units at an average density of 523.1 per square mile (204.3/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.8% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% some other race, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 341 households out of which 15.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 60.7% were non-families. 54.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.78 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the borough the population was spread out with 15.1% under the age of 18, 60.7% from 18 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.2 years.

The median income for a household in the borough was $26,635, and the median income for a family was $41,563. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $21,125 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $17,448. About 9.0% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 17.1% of those age 65 or over.

• First settler was Aristide du Petit Thouars, in 1794.

• Hometown of NASCAR and ARCA driver L.W. Miller.

Dushore Borough is protected by The Dushore Fire Company No. 1, which operates:

• 2004 American LaFrance 75' Aerial Ladder (AED Equipped)
• 2009 Rescue One Heavy Rescue Truck w/ a Compressed Air Foam System (AED Equipped)
• 2011 KME Pumper (AED Equipped)
• 2005 KME Pumper (AED Equipped)
• 1997 KME 2500gal. Tanker/Pumper
• Confined Space Rescue Trailer
• Wildfire Suppression Rugged Terrain Vehicle
• 2011 PL Custom FWD BLS Ambulance (AED Equipped)
• 2009 Marque FWD BLS Ambulance (AED Equipped)

There are 25 active firefighters, first responders, EMT's, ambulance drivers and support members in the organization, which is 100% volunteer. Ambulance service is provided by a crew of 11 EMT's and 9 First Responders; as well as 2 EMS-Vehicle Operators. Mutual aid is provided by Mildred Fire Company, Forksville Fire Company and Eagles Mere Fire Company; as well as Paramedical Service by Memorial Hospital EMS; and additional BLS ambulance services by Laporte Ambulance, Mildred Ambulance and Eldredsville Ambulance.

Media

Dushore is home to four radio stations. WNKZ, 103.9 FM and WYSP, 88.1 FM are licensed to Dushore. WPAL, 91.7 FM and WCIS-FM (yet to sign on air) are licensed to nearby Laporte but are located on a tower near Dushore.