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Emigsville
Location in York County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Location in York County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County York
Township Manchester
Area
 • Total 1.37 sq mi (3.56 km2)
 • Land 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
423 ft (129 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 3,563
 • Density 2,596.94/sq mi (1,002.82/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
17318
Area code(s) 717
FIPS code 42-23560
GNIS feature ID 2389042

Emigsville is a small community in York County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for counting people. In 2020, about 3,563 people lived there.

A Look Back in Time

The Emig Mansion

A very old and important building in Emigsville is the Emig Mansion. This mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This means it's recognized as a special place with historical value.

The Emigsville Band

Emigsville is also home to the famous Emigsville Band. This band started way back in 1872! It was first known as the Acme Cornet Band. They began as a band for the Acme Wagon Works Company. The band even owns its own building, called the Band Hall. It's one of the few community concert bands left in the area.

Where Emigsville Is Located

Emigsville is found in Manchester Township. It's just north of the city of York. The community covers about 1.2 square miles (3.56 square kilometers) of land.

Who Lives in Emigsville

Population Numbers

In 2020, the population of Emigsville was 3,563 people. Back in 2000, there were 2,467 people living there.

Age Groups

The people living in Emigsville come in all ages.

  • About 21% of the people are under 18 years old.
  • Around 6.8% are between 18 and 24 years old.
  • The largest group, about 29.6%, are between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 22.5% are between 45 and 64 years old.
  • And about 20.1% are 65 years or older.

The average age in Emigsville in 2000 was 40 years old.

Learning in Emigsville

  • Motorcycle Technology Center
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