Coopersburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
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Coopersburg in July 2013
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Location of Coopersburg in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania (left) and of Lehigh County in Pennsylvania (right)
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 Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Pennsylvania |
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| County | Lehigh | ||
| Area | |||
| • Borough | 0.94 sq mi (2.42 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Borough | 2,447 | ||
| • Density | 2,622.72/sq mi (1,012.63/km2) | ||
| • Metro | 865,310 (US: 68th) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
18036
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| Area code(s) | 610 | ||
| FIPS code | 42-16056 | ||
| Primary airport | Lehigh Valley International Airport | ||
| Major hospital | Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest | ||
| School district | Southern Lehigh | ||
| Website | www.coopersburgborough.org | ||
Coopersburg is a small town, called a borough, located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 2020, about 2,447 people lived there.
It's a suburb of Allentown, about 7 miles (11 km) southeast. Coopersburg is also about 40 miles (64 km) north of Philadelphia and 76 miles (122 km) west of New York City. This borough is part of the larger Lehigh Valley area, which is home to over 860,000 people.
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Exploring Coopersburg's Location
Coopersburg is found at coordinates 40.510262 degrees North and -75.389901 degrees West. The U.S. Census Bureau says the borough covers about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers) of land.
The town is mostly surrounded by Upper Saucon Township. Two small parts in the southeast touch Springfield Township in Bucks County.
Coopersburg's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Coopersburg has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 392 | — | |
| 1890 | 454 | 15.8% | |
| 1900 | 556 | 22.5% | |
| 1910 | 683 | 22.8% | |
| 1920 | 870 | 27.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,057 | 21.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,193 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,462 | 22.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,800 | 23.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,326 | 29.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,595 | 11.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,599 | 0.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,582 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,386 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,447 | 2.6% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,386 people in Coopersburg. Most residents (95.7%) were White. About 1.1% were Asian, and 0.6% were African American. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 3.5% of the population.
In 2000, there were 2,582 people. The average household had about 2.46 people. The median age was 41 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41 and half were older.
A Look Back at Coopersburg's History
Coopersburg was first settled around 1730. It was originally called Freyburg. This name came from Joseph Frey, a local judge and tavern owner.
Later, when the town officially became a borough, its name changed to Coopersburg. It was named after Judge Peter Cooper. The town was once famous for its large cattle sales. These sales took place at the estate of Tilghman S. Cooper.
Learning in Coopersburg: Schools and Education
Coopersburg is part of the Southern Lehigh School District. This district also serves Upper Saucon and Lower Milford Townships.
The district has two elementary schools for students in kindergarten through third grade: Liberty Bell and Hopewell. Fourth through sixth graders attend the Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School. There is one middle school for seventh and eighth graders. Finally, students in ninth through twelfth grades go to Southern Lehigh High School.
Getting Around: Transportation in Coopersburg
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As of 2007, Coopersburg had about 12 miles (19.3 km) of public roads. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintained about 2.93 miles (4.72 km) of these roads. The borough itself maintained the remaining 9.11 miles (14.66 km).
Pennsylvania Route 309 is a main road that goes through Coopersburg. It follows Third Street, running north and south through the eastern part of the borough.
Famous People from Coopersburg
Many interesting people have connections to Coopersburg or the wider Lehigh Valley area. Here are a few:
- Chuck Bednarik: A famous professional football player for the Philadelphia Eagles. He is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- John Grogan: The author of the popular book Marley and Me.
- Alton W. Knappenberger: A brave United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II.
- Gina Lewandowski: A former American soccer player who played for teams like Bayern Munich.
- John Myung: The bassist and a founding member of the band Dream Theater.
- Mike Portnoy: A founding member and former drummer for Dream Theater.
- Elizabeth Price: A talented gymnast who was an alternate for the U.S. 2012 Olympic gymnastics team.
See also
In Spanish: Coopersburg para niños
