Beaver Springs, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Beaver Springs
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 Beaver Springs
Location in Pennsylvania
Beaver Springs
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Snyder | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.51 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 691 | |
| • Density | 510.34/sq mi (197.01/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
17812, 17843
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| Area code(s) | 570 and 272 | |
| FIPS code | 42-04824 | |
Beaver Springs is a small community in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics. It is located within Spring Township.
In 2020, about 691 people lived in Beaver Springs. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Beaver Springs
Beaver Springs has an interesting past. It was first known as Reigertown. The town was named after Adam Reiger. He received the land as a special grant from the Penn family. The Penn family were the original owners of Pennsylvania.
For a while, the town was also called Adamsburg. The name "Beaver Springs" came from the beavers. These animals were very active in a local stream. There was also an important spring along the main street. In 2006, Beaver Springs celebrated its 200th birthday!
Where is Beaver Springs Located?
Beaver Springs is in the state of Pennsylvania. It is found at specific geographic coordinates. These are 40 degrees, 44 minutes, 40 seconds North. It is also at 77 degrees, 12 minutes, 53 seconds West.
The community covers a total area of about 3.52 square kilometers. This entire area is land. There is no significant water within its boundaries.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 691 | — | |
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In 2000, the population of Beaver Springs was 634 people. By 2020, the number of people living there grew to 691. This shows a small increase over two decades.
Most of the people living in Beaver Springs are White. A small number of residents are of other races. The community has a mix of families and individuals. Many households include children under 18. The average age of people in Beaver Springs in 2000 was 42 years old.
Images for kids
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Map of Snyder County, Pennsylvania. Boroughs are red, townships are white, and census-designated places are blue.
See also
In Spanish: Beaver Springs para niños
