East Bangor, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Borough of East Bangor
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Broad Street in East Bangor in August 2015
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Location of East Bangor in Northampton County, Pennsylvania (left) and of Northampton County in Pennsylvania (right)
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 Borough of East Bangor
Location in Pennsylvania
Borough of East Bangor
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton |
| Area | |
| • City | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • City | 1,124 |
| • Density | 1,352.59/sq mi (522.26/km2) |
| • Metro | 865,310 (US: 68th) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18013
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-20776 |
| Primary airport | Lehigh Valley International Airport |
| Major hospital | Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest |
| School district | Bangor Area |
| Website | eastbangorborough.org |
East Bangor is a small town, also called a borough, located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,124 people lived there. East Bangor is part of a larger area called the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region. This region is home to over 860,000 people and is one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the U.S.
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Exploring East Bangor's Geography
East Bangor is found at specific coordinates: 40.879848 degrees North and -75.184934 degrees West. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
How Big is East Bangor?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, East Bangor covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Getting Around East Bangor: Transportation
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East Bangor has several roads that help people travel around. As of 2007, there were about 6.21 miles (10 kilometers) of public roads. Some of these roads are looked after by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), while others are maintained by the borough itself.
Main Roads in East Bangor
The most important road in East Bangor is Pennsylvania Route 512. This highway runs through the middle of the borough, following Central Avenue. It helps connect East Bangor to other places.
Who Lives in East Bangor? Demographics
Understanding demographics means looking at the people who live in a place. This includes how many people there are, their ages, and other details.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in East Bangor has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different census years:
- 1880: 335 people
- 1890: 804 people
- 1900: 983 people
- 1910: 1,186 people
- 1920: 942 people
- 1930: 991 people
- 1940: 966 people
- 1950: 988 people
- 1960: 970 people
- 1970: 905 people
- 1980: 955 people
- 1990: 1,006 people
- 2000: 979 people
- 2010: 1,172 people
- 2020: 1,124 people
A Snapshot of the Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 979 people living in East Bangor, making up 387 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home.
- Age Groups:
- About 24.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 9.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in East Bangor was 36 years.
- Income:
The average income for a household in East Bangor was about $36,429 per year. For families, the average income was around $42,386 per year.
Learning in East Bangor: Public Education
Students in East Bangor are part of the Bangor Area School District. This school district helps provide education for children in the area.
High School for East Bangor Students
Students in grades nine through 12 attend Bangor Area High School. This high school is located in the nearby town of Bangor.
