Fleetwood, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
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Main Street in Fleetwood
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Location of Fleetwood in Berks County, Pennsylvania
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 Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,049 |
| • Density | 3,878.35/sq mi (1,497.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19522
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| Area code(s) | 610 |
Fleetwood is a small town, called a borough, located in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In the Pennsylvania Dutch dialect, it's sometimes called Schlegelschteddel. In 2020, about 4,049 people lived there.
Fleetwood was once home to a famous company called Fleetwood Metal Body. This company built special car bodies, like custom designs for luxury cars. Later, a bigger company called General Motors bought it in 1931. The name "Fleetwood" became famous because it was used for a fancy car model, the Cadillac Fleetwood.
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History of Fleetwood
A notable building in Fleetwood is the First National Bank in Fleetwood. This historic bank was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This means it's an important building recognized for its history.
Where is Fleetwood?
Fleetwood is found in the northeastern part of Berks County. It's surrounded by Richmond Township on most sides. A small part of its southern edge touches Ruscombmanor Township. The town covers about 1.05 square miles (2.7 square kilometers) of land. Only a tiny bit of this area is water.
People of Fleetwood
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 802 | — | |
| 1890 | 878 | 9.5% | |
| 1900 | 978 | 11.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,394 | 42.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,652 | 18.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,150 | 30.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,254 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,338 | 3.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,647 | 13.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,064 | 15.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,422 | 11.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,478 | 1.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,018 | 15.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,085 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,049 | −0.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 4,085 people living in Fleetwood. Most people in the town are White (about 95.8%). There are also smaller groups of African American and Asian residents. About 1.7% of the population identifies with two or more races.
Many families live in Fleetwood. About 30.7% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.44 people. The average family had about 2.92 people.
The population is spread out in terms of age. About 22.1% of residents are under 18. About 16.3% are 65 years old or older. The average age in Fleetwood is about 39.9 years.
Some people in the Fleetwood area are part of an Old Order Mennonite community. These communities live a traditional lifestyle. They often use a horse and buggy for transportation. You can see their farms and a meetinghouse near Fleetwood. This community first settled here in 1949.
Education in Fleetwood
Students in Fleetwood attend schools in the Fleetwood Area School District. This district includes:
- Fleetwood Area High School (for older students)
- Fleetwood Area Middle School
- Andrew Maier Elementary School
- Willow Creek Elementary School
Richmond Elementary School used to be part of the district but closed in 2019.
Getting Around Fleetwood
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Fleetwood has about 18.85 miles of public roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the borough itself. A smaller portion is maintained by the state's Department of Transportation.
Pennsylvania Route 662 is a main road that goes through Fleetwood. It connects the town to other places like Oley and Douglassville. You can also get to Reading, a larger city, which is about 12 miles southwest.
The Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) provides bus service in Fleetwood. This helps people travel, especially those who work at the East Penn Manufacturing Company plant in Lyons. A freight train line, the Norfolk Southern Railway's Reading Line, also runs through Fleetwood.
Town Connections
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, has a special connection with another town named Fleetwood in Lancashire, which is in the United Kingdom. They are "twinned" towns, meaning they have a friendly partnership.
Famous People from Fleetwood
- Jonathan Bean (born 1979): He is a children's book author and illustrator.
- Sam Mattis (born 1994): He is an Olympic discus thrower.
Images for kids
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Fleetwood Metal Body Works
See also
In Spanish: Fleetwood (Pensilvania) para niños
