Fredericksburg, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania
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Eagle Hotel in Fredericksburg, 2008
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 Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lebanon |
| Township | Bethel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.97 sq mi (4.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 478 ft (146 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,357 |
| • Density | 707/sq mi (273.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17026
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-27656 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1175193 |
Fredericksburg is a small community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a defined area for gathering census data, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2010, about 1,357 people lived in Fredericksburg. This was an increase from 987 people in the year 2000.
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Geography and Location
Fredericksburg is located in Bethel Township. It sits at coordinates 40.445352 degrees north and 76.432736 degrees west.
Area and Size
The community covers an area of about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the CDP.
Nearby Transportation
Several major roads serve Fredericksburg. Interstate 78 runs along the northern edge of the community. U.S. Route 22 is found along its southern side. Route 343 also passes through the area. There is even a small landing strip called Farmers Pride Airport in Fredericksburg.
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Community Life and People
The census of 2000 gives us a picture of the people living in Fredericksburg. At that time, there were 987 residents. The community had about 501.5 people per square mile.
Population Makeup
Most people in Fredericksburg were White (97.26%). A small percentage were African American (0.20%) or from other backgrounds. About 2.33% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 388 households in Fredericksburg in 2000. About 28.4% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households (53.4%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.54 people.
Age Distribution
The population had a mix of ages. About 25.0% of residents were under 18 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up the largest group at 31.2%. The median age in Fredericksburg was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older.
Income Information
In 2000, the typical household income in Fredericksburg was $37,438. For families, the median income was $44,971. The per capita income for the community was $16,321. A small number of families (5.6%) and individuals (9.0%) lived below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Fredericksburg (condado de Lebanon) para niños
