Hopeland, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Hopeland, Pennsylvania
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 Hopeland, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Hopeland, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Townships | Clay, Elizabeth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (100 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 641 |
| • Density | 971.21/sq mi (375.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17533
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| FIPS code | 42-35632 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1177388 |
Hopeland is a small community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the southern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Hopeland is known as an unincorporated hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a community that doesn't have its own local government, but it's recognized for census purposes.
The community uses the ZIP code 17533. In 2010, about 738 people lived in Hopeland. By 2020, the population was 641.
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Discovering Hopeland's Location
Hopeland is found in the northern part of Lancaster County. It is mostly within Clay Township. A small part of Hopeland also reaches into Elizabeth Township.
What is Hopeland's Size?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hopeland covers a total area of about 1.74 square kilometers (0.67 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Waterways Near Hopeland
The community has several small waterways. Middle Creek flows through Hopeland. It is joined by a smaller stream called Furnace Run. These creeks flow south into Cocalico Creek. The water from these creeks eventually reaches the Conestoga River. From there, it flows into the large Susquehanna River.
Neighboring Communities and Roads
Hopeland is surrounded by other small communities. To the southwest, you'll find Brickerville. To the southeast is Clay. Both of these are also unincorporated areas.
A main road, U.S. Route 322, goes through the southern part of Hopeland. This road is also called the 28th Division Highway. You can travel northwest on Route 322 for about 12 miles to reach Quentin. If you go southeast for about 5 miles, you will arrive in Ephrata. Another nearby town, Lititz, is about 7 miles to the southwest.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike, which is Interstate 76, forms the northern edge of Hopeland. The closest exits to the turnpike are about 11 miles away. You can use Exit 266 to the west or Exit 286 to the east.
Who Lives in Hopeland?
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| 2020 | 641 | — | |
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The number of people living in Hopeland changes over time. In 2010, the population was 738 people. By the year 2020, the population was recorded as 641 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census.
See also
- In Spanish: Hopeland para niños
