Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania
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Location in Adams County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Adams | |
| Incorporated | 1974 | |
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| • Type | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.45 sq mi (14.12 km2) | |
| • Land | 5.38 sq mi (13.93 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) | |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,940 | |
| • Density | 732.75/sq mi (282.91/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| Zip Code |
17320 (Fairfield)
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| Area code(s) | 717 | |
| FIPS code | 42-11472 | |
Carroll Valley is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's a great place with a growing community. In 2020, about 3,940 people lived here.
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Where is Carroll Valley Located?
Carroll Valley is found at a specific spot on the map: 39.747668 degrees North and -77.378846 degrees West. This means it's in the northern part of the world, west of the Prime Meridian.
Size of Carroll Valley
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Carroll Valley covers a total area of about 5.5 square miles (14.12 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.4 square miles (13.93 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.19 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Carroll Valley?
The number of people living in Carroll Valley has grown quite a bit over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 817 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,457 | 78.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,291 | 125.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,876 | 17.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,940 | 1.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,291 people living in Carroll Valley. These people lived in 1,176 homes, and 952 of those were families. The town had a mix of people from different backgrounds. Most residents were White, with smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents identified with two or more backgrounds. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many homes in Carroll Valley had children under 18 living there. Most families were married couples living together.
The population in 2000 was spread out across different age groups. About 29.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 35.2% were young adults between 25 and 44. The median age, which is the middle age of all residents, was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
Fun Things to Do in Carroll Valley
Carroll Valley is a great place for outdoor activities!
Lakes and Recreation Areas
The borough has three lakes. You can go fishing and boating in two of them. There are also two main recreation areas. These spots have extra playing fields and a pavilion, which is like a covered picnic area.
Carroll Commons Park
Carroll Commons is a big park with lots of fun things to do. It has a large playground where kids can play. There's also a picnic area and another pavilion for gatherings. If you like sports, you'll find a beach volleyball court, a basketball court, and courts for bocce and shuffleboard. There are also horseshoe pits.
Public restrooms at Carroll Commons are open from dawn until dusk every day. They are usually open from April 15th until October 1st.
Learning in Carroll Valley
Students in Carroll Valley attend schools that are part of the Fairfield Area School District. This district provides education for children living in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Carroll Valley para niños
