Churchville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Churchville
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Former Churchville train station and Post Office. For a time the postmaster lived above the station.
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 Churchville
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Northampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.48 sq mi (9.00 km2) |
| • Land | 3.20 sq mi (8.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
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| • Total | 5,348 |
| • Density | 1,669.16/sq mi (644.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 215, 267 and 445 |
| FIPS code | 42-13648 |
Churchville is a small community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 5,348 people lived here. Churchville is located within Northampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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Geography of Churchville
Churchville covers a total area of about 2 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Churchville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 4,255 | — | |
| 2000 | 4,469 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,128 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 5,348 | 29.6% | |
In 2010, most people living in Churchville were White (95.3%). There were also smaller groups of Asian (2.1%) and African American (0.5%) residents. About 1.2% of the people had Hispanic or Latino family backgrounds.
In 2000, the average age of people in Churchville was 41 years old. About 26.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
Train Travel in Churchville
Churchville once had its own train station. This station was part of a line that helped people travel to and from the area.
A Look Back at Train Service
In the mid-1980s, Churchville grew a lot. Many people moved there to live and travel to work. However, on January 14, 1983, the train service stopped. The trains were old and needed repairs, and the company, SEPTA, did not have enough money to fix them. So, the service was stopped "temporarily."
After the trains stopped, buses tried to take their place. But people did not like the bus service as much as the trains. So, the bus service also ended in 1999.
In 1995, the Churchville Historic District was recognized as an important historical place.
Hopes for Future Train Service
Since 1983, many people in Churchville have wanted the train service to come back. They believe it would help with traffic.
In 2009, a group called PA-TEC started talking about bringing trains back. They want to make the train line electric, which was a plan from the 1970s. Many local leaders support this idea. SEPTA has said they would bring back service if there is strong support from the community.
Fun Places to Visit
The Churchville Nature Center is a great place to explore. It protects 65 acres of land for wildlife. At the center, you can find:
- A visitor center with cool exhibits.
- A room with reptiles.
- A recreated village from the 1500s, showing how the Lenape people lived.
- A special house for native butterflies during certain seasons.
- Beautiful gardens.
- Two miles of trails for walking and exploring nature.
Famous People from Churchville
- Jay Wright is a well-known person from Churchville. He used to be the coach for the men's basketball team at Villanova University.
See also
In Spanish: Churchville (Pensilvania) para niños
