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Guilford, Pennsylvania
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 Guilford, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Guilford, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Franklin |
| Townships | Guilford, Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 800 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,923 |
| • Density | 1,887.02/sq mi (728.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17202
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-31716 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389887 |
Guilford is a small community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for collecting population data. In 2020, about 2,923 people lived here.
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Where is Guilford Located?
Guilford is in the eastern part of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Its exact location is 39°55′10″N 77°35′54″W / 39.91944°N 77.59833°W. Most of Guilford is in Guilford Township, Pennsylvania. A small part of it also reaches north into Greene Township. People sometimes call this area Guilford Hills.
Getting Around Guilford
A major road, U.S. Route 30, goes through Guilford. This road can take you about 2 miles (3.2 km) east to Fayetteville. If you go west for about 4 miles (6.4 km), you will reach Chambersburg. Chambersburg is the main town, or county seat, of Franklin County.
Land Area of Guilford
According to the United States Census Bureau, Guilford covers a total area of about 1.55 square miles (4.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the CDP.
Who Lives in Guilford?
The population of Guilford has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,835 people living here. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,923 people.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 731 households in Guilford. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (74.8%) were married couples living together. About 29.3% of households had children under 18 years old. The average household had about 2.51 people.
Age Groups
The people in Guilford come from all age groups. In 2000:
- About 21.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 20.4% was 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in Guilford was 46 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Guilford was $60,594 per year. For families, the average income was $62,978 per year. This information helps us understand the economic situation of the community.
