As of the census of 2000, there were 624 people, 257 households, and 178 families living in the borough. The population density was 806.2 people per square mile (312.9/km2). There were 285 housing units at an average density of 368.2 per square mile (142.9/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.88% White, 0.32% African American, 0.16% Asian, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population. The borough is also located on a historical battleground and mostly around fertile soil.