Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Feasterville-Trevose-Langhorne
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 Feasterville-Trevose-Langhorne
Location in Pennsylvania
Feasterville-Trevose-Langhorne
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Lower Southampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.3 sq mi (3 km2) |
| • Land | 1.3 sq mi (3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,525 |
| • Density | 5,020/sq mi (1,940/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19053
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| Area codes | 215, 267 and 445 |
Feasterville-Trevose was once a single place in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it was an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data.
In 2000, about 6,525 people lived there. The area had its own special ZIP code, 19053. Later, for the 2010 census, Feasterville-Trevose was divided. It became two separate CDPs: Feasterville and Trevose.
The original Feasterville-Trevose CDP covered part of Lower Southampton Township. However, some nearby areas were also often thought of as part of Feasterville. The community of Trevose also stretched into Bensalem Township.
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About Feasterville-Trevose
Today, Feasterville-Trevose is no longer a single community. It is now two distinct towns: Feasterville and Trevose. These two towns happen to share the same ZIP code.
The area that was once the CDP covers about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in the Area
In 2000, there were 6,525 people living in the Feasterville-Trevose CDP. These people lived in 2,578 households. About 1,776 of these were families.
The population density was about 4,909 people per square mile. Most of the people were White (94.39%). There were also African American (2.13%) and Asian (1.99%) residents. A small number of people were Native American or Pacific Islander. About 2.28% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The area has a notable population of people from Eastern Europe. Many are of Russian, Ukrainian, and Polish backgrounds.
Households and Families
About 32.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (54.6%) were married couples. About 9.7% were single-mother households.
The average household had 2.53 people. The average family had 3.06 people.
Age Groups
The population was spread across different age groups. About 23.4% were under 18 years old. About 35.4% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 12.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in the CDP was 36 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household was $49,958. For families, the average income was $57,301. The average income per person was $22,161. Only a small percentage of families (2.9%) and people (3.0%) lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from the Area
- Ken Reynolds is a former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB).
- Anthony Fedorov was a contestant on American Idol in 2005. He made it to the final four. He grew up here after moving from the Soviet Union in 1994.
Sports in the Community
The Southampton Cyclones are a professional roller hockey team. They have been based at the Feasterville Sportsplex since 2006. Before that, the team was known as the Feasterville Fury.
The 2003 National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association National Championship was held at the Feasterville Sportsplex. College roller hockey teams from all over the country competed. They played for championships in different divisions.
Also, the Eastern Collegiate Roller Hockey Association (ECRHA) Regional Championships took place in Feasterville. This happened every year from 2003 to 2007.
Weather and Climate
Feasterville-Trevose has a Humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. All months have an average temperature above 32°F (0°C). At least four months have an average temperature above 50°F (10°C). At least one month has an average temperature above 71.6°F (22°C).
Summers can be very hot and humid. The highest temperature ever recorded was 102.9°F (39.4°C) on July 22, 2011. Winters can get very cold. The lowest temperature recorded was -9.2°F (-22.9°C) on January 22, 1984.
The wettest month on average is July. This is when most thunderstorms happen. The area gets about 25.1 inches (63.8 cm) of snow each year. Big snowstorms and ice storms happen every few years.
| Climate data for Feasterville-Trevose. Elevation: 213 feet (65 m), 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2019 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 71.6 (22.0) |
77.9 (25.5) |
87.3 (30.7) |
94.2 (34.6) |
95.4 (35.2) |
96.5 (35.8) |
102.9 (39.4) |
100.5 (38.1) |
98.3 (36.8) |
93.7 (34.3) |
81.3 (27.4) |
76.1 (24.5) |
102.9 (39.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 40.3 (4.6) |
43.1 (6.2) |
51.3 (10.7) |
63.1 (17.3) |
72.6 (22.6) |
81.8 (27.7) |
86.0 (30.0) |
84.4 (29.1) |
77.6 (25.3) |
66.2 (19.0) |
55.4 (13.0) |
44.2 (6.8) |
63.9 (17.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 32.2 (0.1) |
34.4 (1.3) |
32.2 (0.1) |
52.5 (11.4) |
61.9 (16.6) |
71.4 (21.9) |
76.1 (24.5) |
74.6 (23.7) |
67.5 (19.7) |
55.9 (13.3) |
46.2 (7.9) |
36.4 (2.4) |
54.3 (12.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24.1 (−4.4) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
32.3 (0.2) |
41.9 (5.5) |
51.2 (10.7) |
61.0 (16.1) |
66.1 (18.9) |
64.8 (18.2) |
57.3 (14.1) |
45.5 (7.5) |
37.1 (2.8) |
28.5 (−1.9) |
44.7 (7.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −9.2 (−22.9) |
−2.1 (−18.9) |
4.3 (−15.4) |
18.1 (−7.7) |
34.1 (1.2) |
42.8 (6.0) |
49.1 (9.5) |
43.7 (6.5) |
36.9 (2.7) |
25.7 (−3.5) |
13.2 (−10.4) |
−0.1 (−17.8) |
−9.2 (−22.9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.55 (90) |
2.73 (69) |
4.15 (105) |
3.98 (101) |
4.33 (110) |
4.33 (110) |
5.18 (132) |
4.40 (112) |
4.38 (111) |
3.75 (95) |
3.61 (92) |
3.96 (101) |
48.35 (1,228) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.1 (18) |
8.8 (22) |
3.8 (9.7) |
0.7 (1.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
4.3 (11) |
25.1 (64) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 65.9 | 63.0 | 58.5 | 57.9 | 62.6 | 65.9 | 66.4 | 68.6 | 69.6 | 69.1 | 67.7 | 68.2 | 65.3 |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 21.8 (−5.7) |
23.1 (−4.9) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
38.1 (3.4) |
49.0 (9.4) |
59.4 (15.2) |
64.1 (17.8) |
63.6 (17.6) |
57.2 (14.0) |
45.9 (7.7) |
36.1 (2.3) |
26.9 (−2.8) |
42.9 (6.1) |
| Source: PRISM | |||||||||||||
Nature and Plants
The natural plants in the Feasterville-Trevose area would mostly be Oak trees. This is part of the Eastern Hardwood Forest. The area is in plant hardiness zone 7a. This means it has mild winters for plants.
New leaves usually appear around March 25. The beautiful fall colors usually peak in late October and early November.
See also
In Spanish: Feasterville-Trevose para niños
