Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairless Hills
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Intersection of Trenton Road and Canterbury Road
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 Fairless Hills
Location in Pennsylvania
Fairless Hills
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Falls Township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.96 sq mi (5.07 km2) |
| • Land | 1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,041 |
| • Density | 4,650.72/sq mi (1,795.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19030
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| Area codes | 215, 267 and 445 |
| FIPS code | 42-24712 |
Fairless Hills is a community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population numbers. However, it is not an officially separate town or city.
In 2020, about 9,041 people lived in Fairless Hills. This number was a bit higher than the 8,466 people counted in 2010.
History of Fairless Hills
Fairless Hills started to be built in 1951. A company called Danherst Corporation began putting up prefabricated homes. These were houses built in sections in a factory and then put together on site.
The houses were made by Gunnison Magichomes, Inc. This company was owned by U.S. Steel, a very large steel company. U.S. Steel helped pay for the development with a big loan.
The community was named after Benjamin Franklin Fairless. He was the president of U.S. Steel at that time. Many people who bought homes in Fairless Hills worked at the "Fairless Works" plant. This was a large steel factory run by U.S. Steel.
The Sotcher Farmhouse is an old building in the area. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. This means it is an important historical site.
Geography and Climate
Fairless Hills is located in Pennsylvania. Its exact coordinates are 40 degrees, 10 minutes, 44 seconds North and 74 degrees, 51 minutes, 11 seconds West.
The area covers about 1.9 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
The climate in Fairless Hills is called humid subtropical. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in January is about 32.3 degrees Fahrenheit. In July, the average temperature is around 76.8 degrees Fahrenheit. The local hardiness zone is 7a. This zone tells gardeners which plants can grow well there.
Fairless Hills has different sections or neighborhoods. Some of these are Heddington, Drexelwood, and Fairbridge North.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 9,026 | — | |
| 2000 | 8,365 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 8,466 | 1.2% | |
| 2020 | 9,041 | 6.8% | |
The population of Fairless Hills has changed over the years. In 1990, there were 9,026 people. By 2000, it went down to 8,365. Then it slowly grew again to 9,041 in 2020.
In 2010, most people in Fairless Hills were White (85.2%). Other groups included Black or African American (3.7%) and Asian (5.6%). About 3.6% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background. Also, 8.4% of the population were born in another country.
In 2000, there were 3,220 households in Fairless Hills. About 33% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households (54%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Fairless Hills in 2000 was 37 years old. About 24.8% of the population was under 18. Around 14.3% of people were 65 years or older.
The median income for a household in 2000 was $45,424. This means half of the households earned more than this, and half earned less. The median income for a family was $57,190.
See also
In Spanish: Fairless Hills (Pensilvania) para niños
