East Prospect, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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East Prospect, Pennsylvania
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Location in York County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 East Prospect, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
East Prospect, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Settled | 1849 |
| Incorporated | 1873 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
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| • Total | 934 |
| • Density | 2,918.75/sq mi (1,128.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
17317
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-21728 |
East Prospect is a small town, called a borough, in York County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 2020, about 932 people lived there. It is part of the larger York and Hanover area.
About East Prospect
East Prospect is located at 39°58′17″N 76°31′14″W / 39.97139°N 76.52056°W. It sits on the west side of the Susquehanna River. Across the river is a town called Washington Boro.
The town is near Lake Clarke, which was formed by a dam. East Prospect is also close to the cities of York and Lancaster. The borough is surrounded by Lower Windsor Township.
The total area of East Prospect is about 0.83 square kilometers (0.32 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in East Prospect has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 250 | — | |
| 1890 | 261 | 4.4% | |
| 1900 | 292 | 11.9% | |
| 1910 | 316 | 8.2% | |
| 1920 | 327 | 3.5% | |
| 1930 | 391 | 19.6% | |
| 1940 | 419 | 7.2% | |
| 1950 | 500 | 19.3% | |
| 1960 | 623 | 24.6% | |
| 1970 | 547 | −12.2% | |
| 1980 | 529 | −3.3% | |
| 1990 | 558 | 5.5% | |
| 2000 | 678 | 21.5% | |
| 2010 | 905 | 33.5% | |
| 2020 | 932 | 3.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 930 | 2.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 678 people living in East Prospect. Most of the people living there were White.
Education in East Prospect
Students in East Prospect attend schools in the Eastern York School District. One of the schools, Canadochly Elementary School, is located right in the borough.
