Evansburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Location in Pennsylvania
Evansburg
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Townships | Lower Providence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.17 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,410 |
| • Density | 1,496.89/sq mi (578.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19426
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| Area code(s) | 610 |
| FIPS code | 42-24240 |
Evansburg is a small community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 2,410 people lived in Evansburg. It is part of Lower Providence Township. The famous Evansburg State Park is named after this community.
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History of Evansburg
Evansburg has a rich history. Many of its buildings are very old and important.
Evansburg Historic District
The Evansburg Historic District is a special area in Evansburg. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. This means that the buildings and places in this district are important to the history of the United States. They are protected so they can be enjoyed for many years.
Many of these historic buildings were built between the early 1700s and the late 1800s. Most of them are still privately owned and used today.
Geography of Evansburg
Evansburg is located in Pennsylvania. It covers a small area of land.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Evansburg covers about 1.61 square miles (4.17 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the CDP itself.
Evansburg State Park
The nearby Evansburg State Park gets its name from this community. The park is a great place for outdoor activities. It offers trails for hiking and biking, and places for fishing and picnicking.
People of Evansburg
The population of Evansburg has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,047 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,536 | 46.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,129 | 38.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,410 | 13.2% | |
Population Makeup
In 2010, most people in Evansburg were White (about 80.7%). There were also people of Asian (12.6%), Black or African American (2.7%), and other backgrounds. About 2.5% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 1,536 people living in Evansburg. They lived in 588 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home. About 422 of these households were families.
Many households (about 33.8%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.61 people. The average family had about 3.10 people.
Age Groups
The people in Evansburg are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 25.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 33.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 9.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Evansburg was 38 years.
See also
In Spanish: Evansburg para niños
