Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania
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Location in Adams County and the state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Adams | |
| Township | Tyrone | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 509 | |
| • Density | 728.18/sq mi (281.20/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| Area code(s) | 717 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1176772 | |
| FIPS code | 42-33632 | |
Heidlersburg is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It's not a big city but a "census-designated place." This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Heidlersburg is located in Tyrone Township, which is part of Adams County. In 2020, about 509 people lived there.
A Look Back: History of Heidlersburg
Heidlersburg used to be known by a different name: Starry Town. The community has a volunteer fire company, which means people from the area help out to fight fires and respond to emergencies. There are also two churches in Heidlersburg: the Heidlersburg United Brethren in Christ Church and St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
Where is Heidlersburg?
Heidlersburg is located at a busy spot where two roads meet: Pennsylvania Route 234 and Old Harrisburg Road. Old Harrisburg Road used to be a major highway called U.S. Route 15. Now, Route 15 goes around the town, making it easier for people to get there from an exit at Route 234.
Heidlersburg is about 9 miles (14 kilometers) north of Gettysburg, a very famous historical town. It's also about 28 miles (45 kilometers) south of Harrisburg, which is the capital city of Pennsylvania.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Heidlersburg changes over time. Every ten years, the United States government counts everyone in the country. This count is called a census.
Here's how the population of Heidlersburg has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 707 | — | |
| 2020 | 509 | −28.0% | |
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