Delta, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Delta, Pennsylvania
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Borough Hall in Delta
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Location of York County, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania (top) and of Delta in York County (bottom)
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 Delta, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Delta, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Settled | 1744 |
| Incorporated | 1853 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 707 |
| • Density | 2,698.47/sq mi (1,042.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
17314
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-18800 |
| Website | Delta, Pennsylvania |
Delta is a small town, also called a borough, in York County, Pennsylvania. It is one of the southernmost communities in the state. In 2020, about 706 people lived there. Delta is part of the larger York–Hanover metropolitan area. Students in Delta attend schools in the South Eastern School District.
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Geography of Delta
Delta is located at 39°43′38″N 76°19′32″W / 39.72722°N 76.32556°W. This means it is in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania.
The United States Census Bureau says that Delta covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Delta
In 2000, there were 741 people living in Delta. There were 285 households, and 194 of these were families. About 37.5% of the households had children under 18 years old.
The average household had 2.60 people, and the average family had 3.12 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 269 | — | |
| 1890 | 565 | 110.0% | |
| 1900 | 684 | 21.1% | |
| 1910 | 881 | 28.8% | |
| 1920 | 858 | −2.6% | |
| 1930 | 762 | −11.2% | |
| 1940 | 724 | −5.0% | |
| 1950 | 840 | 16.0% | |
| 1960 | 822 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 778 | −5.4% | |
| 1980 | 692 | −11.1% | |
| 1990 | 761 | 10.0% | |
| 2000 | 741 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 728 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 706 | −3.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 707 | −2.9% | |
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The people in Delta were spread out by age:
- Almost 30% were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24.
- Over 30% were between 25 and 44.
- About 20% were between 45 and 64.
- About 11% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Delta was 34 years old.
The average income for a household in Delta was $39,732. For families, the average income was $45,000.
History and Important Places
Delta is located in the heart of the Peach Bottom Slate Region. This area is famous for its slate, a type of rock used for roofs and other building materials.
Slate Quarries and Welsh Workers
Slate quarries (places where slate is dug out of the ground) opened in Delta in the 1840s. Many skilled workers, called quarrymen, came from Wales to work there. At a big event called the Crystal Palace Exposition in 1850, Peach Bottom slate was named the best in the world!
Even today, many houses in Delta have slate roofs. You can also still see parts of the original blue-black slate sidewalks around the town.
Railroads and Transportation
The Peach Bottom Railway came to Delta in 1876. This train line helped ship slate to other towns like Red Lion and York, Pennsylvania. Later, the Maryland Central Railroad also reached Delta in 1883. It carried trains to places like Bel Air, Maryland and Baltimore.
Both of these train lines later became part of the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad. This railroad operated until 1978. The slate quarry was a very important customer for the railroad until it closed in 1971.
Rehoboth Welsh Chapel
The Rehoboth Welsh Chapel in Delta is a special church. It is a Christian church that holds services in both the Welsh language and English. Its Welsh choir is very famous. They even won a prize at the tough National Eisteddfod of Wales competition! The choir also performed at the wedding of actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones.
Delta Historic District
The Delta Historic District is a special area in Delta. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This means it has important historical buildings and sites that are protected.
Famous People from Delta
- James Alexander, Jr. (1789–1846), who was a former U.S. Representative.
- Thomas Dale Stewart (1901–1997), a forensic anthropologist who worked at the Smithsonian Institution.
See also
In Spanish: Delta (Pensilvania) para niños
