Elysburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Elysburg
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 Elysburg
Location in Pennsylvania
Elysburg
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northumberland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.92 sq mi (7.55 km2) |
| • Land | 2.92 sq mi (7.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,152 |
| • Density | 738.00/sq mi (284.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
17824
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-23472 |
Elysburg is a small community in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. Elysburg is about 70 miles north of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
In 2020, about 2,152 people lived in Elysburg. The most famous spot here is Knoebels Amusement Resort. This park is special because it has three wooden roller coasters and you don't have to pay to get in!
Exploring Elysburg's Location
Elysburg is easy to reach by roads like Pennsylvania Route 54 and Pennsylvania Route 487. The land in Elysburg is mostly gently rolling, like soft hills. There are some steeper hills in the northeastern part of the community.
Most of the land in Elysburg is used for homes and farms. You can also find some forests there.
Who Lives in Elysburg?
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| 2020 | 2,152 | — | |
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According to the 2000 census, about 3,937 people lived in Elysburg. There were many families and households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most of the people in Elysburg were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About half a percent of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households were made up of married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband. About 28% of homes had just one person living there. Many older people, aged 65 or more, lived alone.
In 2000, the average age of people in Elysburg was 44 years old. About 22.4% of the population was under 18. About 23.1% of the population was 65 or older.
The average income for a family in Elysburg was around $51,211 per year. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This means they had a lower income.
Famous People from Elysburg
- Henry Hynoski: He is a football player who won the Super Bowl with the New York Giants.
See also
In Spanish: Elysburg para niños
