Eagleville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Eagleville
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 Eagleville
Location in Pennsylvania
Eagleville
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Lower Providence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.6 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Land | 1.6 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,800 |
| • Density | 3,000/sq mi (1,160/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19403
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
Eagleville is a community located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for counting people. In 2010, about 4,800 people lived here. Eagleville is part of Lower Providence Township.
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Where is Eagleville Located?
Eagleville is found at specific coordinates: 40°9′24″N 75°24′31″W / 40.15667°N 75.40861°W. This helps people find it on a map.
Land Area of Eagleville
The community covers an area of about 1.6 square miles. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
Who Lives in Eagleville?
The number of people living in Eagleville has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,637 | — | |
| 2000 | 4,458 | 22.6% | |
| 2010 | 4,800 | 7.7% | |
Population Makeup in 2010
In 2010, the people living in Eagleville came from many different backgrounds:
- About 66.6% were White.
- Around 22.4% were Black or African American.
- About 5.5% were Asian.
- A small number were Native American (0.1%) or Pacific Islander (0.31% in 2000).
- Some people (1.4%) were from other races, and 1.8% identified with two or more races.
- About 4.1% of the population had Hispanic or Latino family roots.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 1,091 households in Eagleville. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 34.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
- Many households (52.2%) were married couples.
- About 11.3% were single-parent families led by a female.
- Around 25.5% of households were individuals living alone.
Age Groups in Eagleville
The community has people of all ages:
- About 16.2% were under 18 years old.
- Around 12.4% were between 18 and 24.
- The largest group, 43.6%, was between 25 and 44.
- About 21.2% were between 45 and 64.
- Around 6.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Eagleville in 2000 was 35 years.
Learning and Libraries in Eagleville
The schools in Eagleville are part of the Methacton School District.
Schools in the Area
- Eagleville Elementary School is right in Eagleville. All children in the Eagleville area go to this school for elementary grades.
- Skyview Upper Elementary School and Arcola Intermediate School serve all students in the district. These schools are located in a nearby community called Trooper.
- Methacton High School is the high school for the district. It is very close to Eagleville, but not officially inside its boundaries.
Community Library
The Lower Providence Community Library is also located in Eagleville. It's a great place for everyone to find books, learn, and read!
See also
In Spanish: Eagleville (condado de Montgomery) para niños
