Bendersville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bendersville, Pennsylvania
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Location in Adams County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Bendersville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Bendersville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Pennsylvania | ||
| County | Adams | ||
| Settled | 1811 | ||
| Incorporated | 1866 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Borough Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 736 | ||
| • Density | 1,628.32/sq mi (629.18/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| Zip Code |
17306
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| Area code(s) | 717 | ||
| FIPS code | 42-05536 | ||
| Website | http://www.bendersvilleborough.net/ | ||
Bendersville is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a quiet community where people live and work.
In 2020, a count of all the people living there, called a census, showed that 736 people lived in Bendersville.
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Exploring Bendersville's Location
Bendersville is found at a specific spot on the map: 39 degrees, 58 minutes, 57 seconds North and 77 degrees, 14 minutes, 59 seconds West. These numbers help us pinpoint its exact location in the world.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Bendersville covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (1.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the borough limits.
People of Bendersville
The number of people living in Bendersville has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 331 | — | |
| 1890 | 370 | 11.8% | |
| 1900 | 342 | −7.6% | |
| 1910 | 355 | 3.8% | |
| 1920 | 356 | 0.3% | |
| 1930 | 384 | 7.9% | |
| 1940 | 414 | 7.8% | |
| 1950 | 409 | −1.2% | |
| 1960 | 484 | 18.3% | |
| 1970 | 528 | 9.1% | |
| 1980 | 533 | 0.9% | |
| 1990 | 560 | 5.1% | |
| 2000 | 576 | 2.9% | |
| 2010 | 641 | 11.3% | |
| 2020 | 736 | 14.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 576 people living in Bendersville. These people lived in 202 different homes, and 156 of these homes were families. The average number of people living in one home was about 2.85.
The people in Bendersville are of different ages. About 27.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.0% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Bendersville was 33 years.
Local Government and Leadership
Bendersville is governed by a Borough Council. This group of elected officials makes decisions for the community. The leader of the borough is called the Mayor.
Education in Bendersville
Students living in Bendersville attend schools that are part of the Upper Adams School District. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.
Images for kids
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A view of Bendersville, Pennsylvania.
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The official seal of Bendersville.
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A Keystone Marker, showing Bendersville's location in Pennsylvania.
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A map showing Bendersville's location within Adams County, Pennsylvania.
See also
- In Spanish: Bendersville para niños
