Herndon, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Herndon, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Main Street (PA 147) in Herndon,
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Location of Herndon in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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 Herndon, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Herndon, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northumberland |
| Settled | 1827 |
| Incorporated | 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.87 sq mi (4.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Water | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| Elevation
(center of borough)
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440 ft (130 m) |
| Highest elevation
(eastern boundary of borough)
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840 ft (260 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(Susquehanna River)
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415 ft (126 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 324 |
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(2019)
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300 |
| • Density | 349.65/sq mi (135.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17830
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| Area code(s) | 570 and 272 |
| FIPS code | 42-34080 |
Herndon, formerly Trevorton Junction, is a borough along the Susquehanna River in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Herndon was first founded by Robert A. Parrish in 1840. The town was later named for Naval commander William Lewis Herndon, who died in 1857 while trying to rescue passengers from his sinking ship. The population was 324 at the 2010 census.
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Geography
Herndon is located at 40°42′15″N 76°50′36″W / 40.70417°N 76.84333°W (40.704241, -76.843212).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), of which, 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) of it is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) of it (55.06%) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 306 | — | |
| 1910 | 620 | — | |
| 1920 | 656 | 5.8% | |
| 1930 | 699 | 6.6% | |
| 1940 | 687 | −1.7% | |
| 1950 | 677 | −1.5% | |
| 1960 | 622 | −8.1% | |
| 1970 | 507 | −18.5% | |
| 1980 | 483 | −4.7% | |
| 1990 | 422 | −12.6% | |
| 2000 | 383 | −9.2% | |
| 2010 | 324 | −15.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 300 | −7.4% | |
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At the 2000 census there were 383 people, 173 households, and 106 families residing in the borough. The population density was 477.6 people per square mile (184.8/km2). There were 192 housing units at an average density of 239.4 per square mile (92.7/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.91% White, 1.83% African American, and 0.26% from two or more races. There were 173 households, 20.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 34.7% of households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 18.5% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median household income was $37,750 and the median family income was $44,063. Males had a median income of $29,875 versus $17,969 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $23,156. About 5.7% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 22.1% of those age 65 or over.
Recreation
Herndon Camp Meeting is affiliated with the Evangelical Congregational Church and has been gathering outside Herndon, PA since 1901. It meets the second half of July for 10 consecutive days and averages approximately 200 people throughout the entire time frame. Rental facilities and a dining hall, which serves three meals a day, are available. Meal prices vary from $4 to $9 and meals include a drink and a dessert. Activities for all ages are offered, including adult bible studies, crafts, nature walks, hot dog roasts and youth activities. There are two services held daily in the tabernacle. These services include prayer, hymn singing, musicians and a sermon. The 2014 Director is Fred Mowery and the 2014 President is Stephen Grey. 2014's Camp Meeting featured evangelist Tim Valentino.
Education
Herndon is served by Line Mountain Jr./Sr. High School.
See also
In Spanish: Herndon (Pensilvania) para niños
