Cross Roads, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cross Roads, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Sign at intersection in Cross Roads
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Location in York County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Cross Roads, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Cross Roads, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Settled | 1844 |
| Incorporated | 1899 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.82 sq mi (4.71 km2) |
| • Land | 1.82 sq mi (4.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 523 |
| • Density | 287.68/sq mi (111.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17322
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-17416 |
Cross Roads is a small town, also called a borough, located in York County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 524 people lived there. It is part of the larger York–Hanover metropolitan area. The town gets its name because several roads meet there. These roads include Church Road, Cross Roads Avenue, and Century Farms Road.
Where is Cross Roads Located?
Cross Roads is found in Pennsylvania. Its exact location is 39°48′53″N 76°34′23″W / 39.81472°N 76.57306°W. This means it is at 39.814737 degrees North latitude and 76.573146 degrees West longitude. The borough covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Cross Roads has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown in the table below.
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| 1880 | 47 | — | |
| 1900 | 167 | — | |
| 1910 | 158 | −5.4% | |
| 1920 | 144 | −8.9% | |
| 1930 | 153 | 6.3% | |
| 1940 | 175 | 14.4% | |
| 1950 | 178 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 166 | −6.7% | |
| 1970 | 163 | −1.8% | |
| 1980 | 267 | 63.8% | |
| 1990 | 322 | 20.6% | |
| 2000 | 518 | 60.9% | |
| 2010 | 512 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 524 | 2.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 528 | 3.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 518 people living in Cross Roads. These people lived in 175 different homes. Most of these homes (149) were families. About 44% of the homes had children under 18 years old. The average family size was about 3 people.
The people living in Cross Roads were of different ages. About 31% were under 18 years old. About 34% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age of people in the borough was 34 years.
What About Schools?
Students in Cross Roads Borough attend public schools. These schools are part of the South Eastern School District.
