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Hallam, Pennsylvania
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Location in York County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Hallam, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Hallam, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Settled | 1770 |
| Incorporated | 1902 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,775 |
| • Density | 4,166.67/sq mi (1,607.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17406
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-32056 |
Hallam is a small town, also called a borough, located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020, about 2,774 people live there. Hallam is part of the larger York–Hanover area.
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History of Hallam
Before 1736, the land where Hallam is now was part of the territory of the Iroquois people. This included all parts of Pennsylvania west of the Susquehanna River.
In October 1736, the owners of Pennsylvania bought these lands from the Five Nations of the Iroquois. This included the area of Hallam.
From 1736 to 1739, the area was managed by Hempfield Township. This township was located in Lancaster County, east of the Susquehanna River. In 1739, a special law was passed. This law allowed Lancaster County to create new townships west of the river.
One of these new townships was Hellam Township. It was named after Hallamshire, a place in England where Samuel Blunston, a local leader, was born. Hellam Township was very large. It included much of what is now York, Adams, and Cumberland counties.
When Hallam became an official borough in 1902, its name was spelled "Hallam." This is the same spelling as the English town it was named after. The Martin Schultz House, an important old building, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
Geography and Climate
Hallam is located at coordinates 40.003897 degrees North and -76.604528 degrees West. It is a suburb of York. Hallam is part of the York-Hanover Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The United States Census Bureau says that Hallam covers about 0.7 square miles (1.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Hallam is also located within the Kreutz Creek watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a specific river or stream.
Hallam's Weather
Hallam has four clear seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. It gets about 43 inches (109 cm) of rain and snow each year. June is usually the wettest month.
The coldest temperature ever recorded in Hallam was -21°F (-29°C) in January 1994. The hottest temperature was 105°F (41°C) in July 1936.
| Climate data for Hallam, PA | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39 (4) |
43 (6) |
53 (12) |
65 (18) |
75 (24) |
83 (28) |
87 (31) |
85 (29) |
78 (26) |
67 (19) |
54 (12) |
43 (6) |
64 (18) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 21 (−6) |
23 (−5) |
31 (−1) |
39 (4) |
49 (9) |
58 (14) |
63 (17) |
61 (16) |
54 (12) |
42 (6) |
34 (1) |
26 (−3) |
42 (5) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.44 (87) |
2.77 (70) |
3.65 (93) |
3.52 (89) |
4.26 (108) |
4.31 (109) |
3.75 (95) |
3.33 (85) |
4.1 (100) |
3.16 (80) |
3.47 (88) |
3.24 (82) |
43 (1,086) |
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People of Hallam
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 472 | — | |
| 1920 | 492 | 4.2% | |
| 1930 | 771 | 56.7% | |
| 1940 | 799 | 3.6% | |
| 1950 | 976 | 22.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,234 | 26.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,825 | 47.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,428 | −21.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,375 | −3.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,532 | 11.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,673 | 74.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,774 | 3.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,767 | 3.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,532 people living in Hallam. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,774 people.
The people living in Hallam come from different backgrounds. Most residents are White. There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino background.
The population includes people of all ages. About 22% of the people are under 18 years old. About 15% are 65 years old or older. The average age in Hallam is 37 years.
Education in Hallam
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Students in Hallam Borough attend schools in the Eastern York School District.
- Younger students, from kindergarten to 5th grade, go to Kreutz Creek Elementary School.
- Middle school students, in grades 6 to 8, attend Eastern York Middle School.
- High school students, from 9th to 12th grade, go to Eastern York High School.
See also
In Spanish: Hallam (Pensilvania) para niños
