East Petersburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Petersburg, Pennsylvania
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A farm near East Petersburg
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Location in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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 East Petersburg, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
East Petersburg, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Lancaster | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,573 | |
| • Density | 3,785.60/sq mi (1,461.79/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
17520
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| Area code(s) | 717 | |
| FIPS code | 42-21688 | |
East Petersburg is a small town, also called a borough, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 4,591 people lived there.
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Where is East Petersburg?
East Petersburg is located in the northern part of Lancaster County. It's about 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Lancaster city. You can find it at these coordinates: 40°6′0″N 76°21′10″W / 40.10000°N 76.35278°W.
The main road through town is Pennsylvania Route 72. This road connects East Petersburg to nearby towns like Manheim and Lancaster. Another important road, Pennsylvania Route 722, crosses Main Street in the center of town.
The borough is quite small, covering an area of about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in East Petersburg has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 558 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,268 | — | |
| 1960 | 2,053 | 61.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,407 | 66.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,600 | 5.7% | |
| 1990 | 4,197 | 16.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,450 | 6.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,506 | 1.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,591 | 1.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 4,598 | 2.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,450 people living in East Petersburg. There were 1,708 households, which are groups of people living together. The average household had about 2.6 people.
About 25% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all residents, was 38 years.
Schools in East Petersburg
Students in East Petersburg attend schools that are part of the Hempfield School District. This district serves several communities, including East Petersburg.
Elementary School
- East Petersburg Elementary School
Middle School
- Centerville Middle School
High School
- Hempfield High School
Community Life
East Petersburg has a lively community with several activities and places for residents.
One special event is East Petersburg Day. It happens every September. People celebrate with a parade and fun activities at the East Petersburg Community Park.
The East Petersburg Swimming Pool is a popular spot, especially in summer. It's managed by the Hempfield Area Recreation Commission. The pool is also home to the East Petersburg Swim Team.
For soccer fans, the Penn Legacy Soccer Club has several playing fields in the borough. There are also local groups like the East Petersburg Historical Society and the East Petersburg Sportsman Association.
Churches
There are six churches in East Petersburg:
- East Petersburg Mennonite Church
- Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Trinity United Church of Christ
- Grace Evangelical Congregational
- Real Life Church of God
- Open Door Mission Pentecostal
These churches work together to provide a community resource website.
Famous People from East Petersburg
- Christian Strenge: He was a fraktur artist. Fraktur is a unique style of folk art, often seen in colorful, decorated documents.
See also
In Spanish: East Petersburg para niños
