Kulpsville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Kulpsville
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 Kulpsville
Location in Pennsylvania
Kulpsville
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Towamencin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.41 sq mi (8.84 km2) |
| • Land | 3.41 sq mi (8.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,159 |
| • Density | 2,389.87/sq mi (922.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
19443, 19438, & 19446
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| Area codes | 215, 267 & 445 |
| FIPS code | 42-40608 |
Kulpsville is a small community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or borough. In 2020, about 8,159 people lived there. Kulpsville is part of Towamencin Township. This area is also part of the North Penn Valley region, which is centered around the town of Lansdale. The name Kulpsville comes from the Kulp family.
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Where is Kulpsville Located?
Kulpsville is found at coordinates 40.243993 degrees North and -75.340291 degrees West. It covers an area of about 3.4 square miles (8.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The community is located along the Towamencin Creek. This creek flows into the Skippack Creek.
Transportation and Services
PA Route 63 goes right through Kulpsville. This is where the Lansdale exit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike's Northeast Extension is located. The Pennsylvania Turnpike is a major highway. Kulpsville is served by the North Penn School District. This means students in Kulpsville go to schools in this district.
Kulpsville has its own post office with the ZIP code 19443. However, some parts of Kulpsville use ZIP codes from nearby towns. These include Harleysville (19438) and Lansdale (19446).
Kulpsville's Climate
Kulpsville has a climate with hot summers. The average temperature in January is about 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In July, the average temperature is around 75.1°F (23.9°C). This type of climate is good for many different plants.
People Living in Kulpsville
The number of people living in Kulpsville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 5,183 | — | |
| 2000 | 8,005 | 54.4% | |
| 2010 | 8,194 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 8,159 | −0.4% | |
In 2020, most people in Kulpsville were White (74.5%). There were also many Black or African American residents (13.8%) and Asian residents (8.2%). A small number of people were Native American, from other races, or from two or more races. About 1.7% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 8,005 people living in 3,191 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 35.5% of these households had children under 18. Many households (58.2%) were married couples. About 9.2% were families with a female head of household and no husband present.
The average household had about 2.49 people. The average family had about 3.04 people. The median age in Kulpsville was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37, and half were older.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the median household income in Kulpsville was $61,548. This means half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. The median family income was $73,964. For individuals, the average income per person was $28,244. A small percentage of families (1.9%) and people (2.8%) lived below the poverty line.
