Bonneauville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Bonneauville, Pennsylvania
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St. Josephs Church
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Location in Adams County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Bonneauville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Bonneauville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Adams | |
| Settled | 1755 | |
| Incorporated | 1961 | |
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| • Type | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,758 | |
| • Density | 1,819.88/sq mi (702.48/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| Zip Code |
17325 (Gettysburg)
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| Area code(s) | 717 | |
| FIPS code | 42-07560 | |
| Website | https://www.bonneauvilleborough.com/ | |
Bonneauville is a small town, also called a borough, located in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 1,758 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a long history.
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Where is Bonneauville?
Bonneauville is located in south-central Pennsylvania. It's found at coordinates 39°48′41″N 77°8′12″W / 39.81139°N 77.13667°W. The U.S. Census Bureau says the borough covers about 1 square mile (2.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Bonneauville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 112 | — | |
| 1970 | 819 | — | |
| 1980 | 920 | 12.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,282 | 39.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,378 | 7.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,800 | 30.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,758 | −2.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,378 people living in Bonneauville. These people lived in 494 households. Most households (about 61.7%) were married couples living together. About 40.3% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Bonneauville come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Asian, and from other races. About 3.12% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Bonneauville in 2000 was 33 years old. About 29.3% of the population was under 18. About 32.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
Bonneauville's History
Before 1961, Bonneauville was known by a different name: "Bonnaughtown." Sometimes it was also spelled "Bonnoughtown." This older name shows the town's German roots. Many German immigrants settled in this area a long time ago.
The town's original name, Bonnaughtown, even appeared in the journals of soldiers. These soldiers passed through the town during the Gettysburg Campaign of the American Civil War. This was a very important time in American history. In 1961, the town officially changed its name to Bonneauville when it became a borough.
Learning in Bonneauville
Students in Bonneauville attend schools in two different school districts. If you live in the southern part of the borough, you would go to the Littlestown Area School District. If you live in the northern part, you would attend the Conewago Valley School District.
