East Greenville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Greenville, Pennsylvania
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East Greenville Borough Hall, May 2015
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Location of East Greenville in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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 East Greenville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
East Greenville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Incorporated | 1875 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,166 |
| • Density | 6,183.59/sq mi (2,389.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18041
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| Area codes | 215, 267, 445 |
| FIPS code | 42-21200 |
| School district | Upper Perkiomen School District |
East Greenville is a small town, also called a borough, located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,166 people lived there. East Greenville is part of a group of small towns that are close together along Route 29. These towns include Red Hill and Pennsburg. Students in East Greenville attend schools in the Upper Perkiomen School District.
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History of East Greenville
East Greenville has an interesting history, especially with a well-known company.
Knoll Furniture Company
In 1950, a company called Knoll moved its main office to East Greenville. Knoll is famous for making modern furniture. They have worked with many important architects and designers like Mies van der Rohe, Eero Saarinen, and Harry Bertoia. The company's headquarters is still in East Greenville today. In 2011, about 700 people worked at the Knoll factory in the town.
Where is East Greenville?
East Greenville is located in Pennsylvania. It covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The town is situated at coordinates 40°24′20″N 75°30′15″W.
People in East Greenville
The number of people living in East Greenville has changed over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 331 | — | |
| 1890 | 589 | 77.9% | |
| 1900 | 894 | 51.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,235 | 38.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,620 | 31.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,749 | 8.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,776 | 1.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,945 | 9.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,931 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,003 | 3.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,456 | 22.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,117 | 26.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,103 | −0.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,951 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,166 | 7.3% | |
In 2010, most people living in East Greenville were White (93.7%). There were also smaller groups of Black or African American (2.3%), Asian (1.0%), and Native American (0.1%) residents. About 1.9% of the population were from two or more races. Around 3.3% of the people in East Greenville were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Daily Life in East Greenville
In 2000, there were 1,124 households in East Greenville. About 43.6% of these households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.76 people. The median age of people in the borough was 32 years old. This means half the population was younger than 32 and half was older.
Education in East Greenville
Students in East Greenville are part of the Upper Perkiomen School District. Older students, from ninth to twelfth grade, go to Upper Perkiomen High School.
Getting Around East Greenville
East Greenville has several roads that help people travel.
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Route 29 is the main highway that goes through East Greenville. It runs north and south along a street called Main Street. This route connects East Greenville to other towns nearby.
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Famous People from East Greenville
Some well-known people have connections to East Greenville:
- Sabrina Carpenter is a singer, songwriter, and actress.
- Jean Faut was a baseball player.
- Drew Gulak is a professional wrestler.
See also
In Spanish: East Greenville para niños
