Elizabethville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Elizabethville, Pennsylvania
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Star of the Valley
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Location in Dauphin County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Elizabethville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Elizabethville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Dauphin | |
| Settled | 1817 | |
| Incorporated | 1893 | |
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| • Type | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,357 | |
| • Density | 2,480.80/sq mi (957.04/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
17023
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| Area code(s) | 717 | |
| FIPS code | 42-23024 | |
Elizabethville is a small town, also called a borough, located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, about 1,352 people lived there. It is part of the larger Harrisburg metropolitan area, which is a group of cities and towns around Harrisburg.
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History of Elizabethville
Elizabethville was first settled in 1817. It was named after the wife of the person who originally owned the land. A post office has been serving the town since 1826. The borough officially became a town in 1893.
Geography and Location
Elizabethville is found in the northern part of Dauphin County. It sits right at the bottom of Berry Mountain.
How to Get Around Elizabethville
U.S. Route 209 goes through the borough. This road can take you about 14 miles (23 km) east to Tower City. If you go west, it's about 8 miles (13 km) to Millersburg, which is on the Susquehanna River.
Pennsylvania Route 225 also crosses US 209 in the middle of town. This route goes north about 4 miles (6 km) to Berrysburg. If you travel southwest, it's about 9 miles (14 km) to Halifax, also on the Susquehanna River. Harrisburg, the capital city of Pennsylvania, is about 26 miles (42 km) south using PA 225.
Size of Elizabethville
According to the United States Census Bureau, Elizabethville covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 838 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,039 | 24.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,236 | 19.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,341 | 8.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,410 | 5.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,506 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,455 | −3.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,629 | 12.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,531 | −6.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,467 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,344 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,510 | 12.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,352 | −10.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,350 | −10.6% | |
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As of the census in 2000, there were 1,344 people living in Elizabethville. The town had 579 households. Most people living there were Caucasian. A small number of people were African American or Asian. Some people were also from other races or had mixed backgrounds. About 1.19% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Elizabethville
The population in Elizabethville was spread out across different age groups. About 23.1% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 8.5% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 28.8%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 20.8% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 18.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the borough was 37 years.
See also
In Spanish: Elizabethville para niños
