Cornwells Heights-Eddington, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Cornwells Heights-Eddolls Heights-Eddington
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Former CDP
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 Cornwells Heights-Eddolls Heights-Eddington
Location in Pennsylvania
Cornwells Heights-Eddolls Heights-Eddington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Bensalem |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.0 sq mi (3 km2) |
| • Land | 1.0 sq mi (3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,406 |
| • Density | 3,410/sq mi (1,320/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19020
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| Area codes | 215, 267 and 445 |
Cornwells Heights-Eddington was a special area in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA. It was called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it was a place the government counted for population. In 2000, about 3,406 people lived there.
Later, for the 2010 census, this area was split. It became two separate CDPs: Cornwells Heights and Eddington. These are both small communities within Bensalem Township. Cornwells Heights is a bit to the southwest of Eddington. Both communities use the same ZIP code, 19020.
The area was bordered by the Delaware River to the south. To the east was Street Road. Hulmeville Road was to the north and west. Woodhaven Road was also to the west. The big city of Philadelphia is very close, less than a mile away. Like nearby Andalusia, this area has many single-family homes. These homes are mostly for middle-class families. They are built along streets that form a grid pattern. The main roads in the area include Street Road, Hulmeville Road, Brown Avenue, Bristol Pike, and State Road.
History of the Area
Some important buildings in the Cornwells Heights-Eddington area are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Little Jerusalem AME Church, St. Elizabeth's Convent, and Trevose Manor. These places are important because they have a special history.
Geography and Location
Cornwells Heights-Eddington was located at specific coordinates: 40 degrees, 5 minutes, 7 seconds North and 74 degrees, 56 minutes, 46 seconds West.
The United States Census Bureau reported that the CDP covered a total area of 1.0 square mile (about 2.6 square kilometers). All of this area was land, with no water.
People and Population
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| 1990 | 3,621 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,406 | −5.9% | |
In 2000, there were 3,406 people living in Cornwells Heights-Eddington. There were 1,193 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 888 were families. The area had about 3,332 people per square mile. There were also 1,239 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most of the people living there were White (about 96.8%). A smaller number were African American (1.38%) or Asian (1.09%). About 1.53% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 29.8% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.4%) were married couples living together. About 10.2% of households had a female head with no husband. Around 20.5% of all households were single people living alone. About 9.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.79 people, and the average family had 3.19 people.
The population had a mix of ages. About 22.9% were under 18 years old. About 17.0% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the CDP was 40 years.
The median income for a household was $49,728. For families, the median income was $55,905. The average income per person was $24,171. About 8.3% of all people in the area lived below the poverty line. This included 11.3% of children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Cornwells Heights-Eddington para niños
