Weatherly in Carbon County PA
Weatherly is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the northeastern part of the state, about 40 miles away from Allentown. The borough has a rich history of manufacturing industries in the early 20th century. According to the United States Census Bureau of 2000, Weatherly has a population of 2,612 people. The borough has a total area of 3.0 square miles, 100% of it land. Weatherly is known for a high elevation of 1437 feet above sea level. The racial demographics of Weatherly was 98.97% White, 0.27% African American, 0.08% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population. Weatherly has more than 900 households. The median income for a household in the borough is $38,219, and the median income for a family is $43,047. Carbon County is surrounded by five counties in eastern Pennsylvania. It has a population of only about 60,000 people living in an area of 387 square miles. Carbon County has just over 20 municipalities, consisting of boroughs and townships. The county seat is Jim Thorpe. Carbon County is served by Lehigh Carbon Community College. The county has six school districts. There is plenty of parkland and options for enjoying nature and outdoor activities. The county is home to three Pennsylvania State Parks, Beltzville State Park, Lehigh Gorge State Park, Hickory Run State Park.