Dallastown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Dallastown, Pennsylvania
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Location in York County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Dallastown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Dallastown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | York | |
| Settled | 1736 | |
| Incorporated | 1866 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,195 | |
| • Density | 5,343.95/sq mi (2,062.63/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| Zip code |
17313
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| Area code(s) | 717 | |
| FIPS code | 42-18072 | |
| Website | Dallastown | |
Dallastown is a small town, also known as a borough, located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 4,195 people lived there. It is part of the larger York–Hanover metropolitan area.
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History of Dallastown
How Dallastown Got Its Name
Dallastown was first settled way back in 1736. The town got its current name in 1844. It was named after George M. Dallas from Philadelphia. He was an important person who served as the Vice President of the United States. This happened during the time when James K. Polk was president.
When Dallastown Became a Borough
Dallastown officially became a borough in April 1866. This means it became a self-governing town with its own local government.
A Presidential Visit
In 1966, a special event happened in Dallastown. The President of the United States at that time, Lyndon Johnson, visited the town. He came to help celebrate Dallastown's 100th birthday as a borough!
Geography of Dallastown
Where is Dallastown Located?
Dallastown is a small area of land. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough covers about 0.8 square miles (which is about 2.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the borough limits.
Population Changes in Dallastown
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Dallastown has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| 1870 | 287 | — | |
| 1880 | 482 | 67.9% | |
| 1890 | 779 | 61.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,181 | 51.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,884 | 59.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,124 | 12.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,849 | 34.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,917 | 2.4% | |
| 1950 | 3,304 | 13.3% | |
| 1960 | 3,615 | 9.4% | |
| 1970 | 3,560 | −1.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,949 | 10.9% | |
| 1990 | 3,974 | 0.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,087 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,049 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,195 | 3.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,087 people living in Dallastown. About 31.6% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Dallastown was 36 years old.
Education in Dallastown
Schools in the Area
Dallastown is home to several schools that are part of the Dallastown Area School District. These include:
- Dallastown Elementary School
- Dallastown Middle School
- Dallastown Senior High School
The school district has eight local schools in total. The Dallastown Intermediate School was built in 2010.
Longest School Hallway
Did you know that Dallastown Area Senior High School has a very long hallway? It's almost one-third of a mile long! That's about 1,760 feet (or 536 meters).
Notable People from Dallastown
Some interesting people have connections to Dallastown:
- Kim Jones is a sports reporter who was born in Dallastown.
- Tina Kotek is a politician who attended high school in Dallastown. She is currently the Governor of Oregon.
- Cameron Mitchell was a film and television actor who was born in Dallastown.
See also
In Spanish: Dallastown (Pensilvania) para niños
