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Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania
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Location in Adams County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Adams |
| Townships | Straban, Mount Pleasant, Mount Joy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.08 sq mi (5.39 km2) |
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 500 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,158 |
| • Density | 1,163.97/sq mi (449.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17325
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-40981 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852860 |
Lake Heritage is a special kind of community in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 2,158 people lived in Lake Heritage.
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About Lake Heritage's Location
Lake Heritage is a neighborhood built around a large, human-made lake. This lake is about 154 acres big. It is located about 2 miles southeast of Gettysburg.
The Lake and Its Waterways
The water from Lake Heritage flows into a stream called White Run. This stream then joins Rock Creek. Rock Creek is one of the main streams that feed into the Monocacy River. The Monocacy River is part of the larger Potomac River system. This means the water from Lake Heritage eventually makes its way to the Potomac River.
Where Lake Heritage is Found
The community of Lake Heritage is located at 39°48′44″N 77°10′58″W / 39.81222°N 77.18278°W. It actually stretches across three different local areas called townships. These are Straban, Mount Pleasant, and Mount Joy townships.
Size of the Community
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Lake Heritage is about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers), is water from the lake.
People Living in Lake Heritage
The population of Lake Heritage has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,333 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,158 | 61.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,136 people living in Lake Heritage. These people lived in 445 households, and 356 of those were families.
Community Makeup
Most people in Lake Heritage in 2000 were White (96.21%). A smaller number of people were African American (1.06%), Native American (0.44%), or Asian (0.88%). Some people were from other backgrounds or had mixed backgrounds. About 2.02% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 33.9% of the households had children under 18 living there. Most households (69.9%) were married couples living together. About 16.4% of all households were single individuals. The average household had about 2.55 people, and the average family had about 2.84 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The people in Lake Heritage in 2000 were spread across different age groups:
- 25.0% were under 18 years old.
- 4.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 26.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 29.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Lake Heritage was 42 years.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Lake Heritage was $55,250 per year. For families, the average income was $66,250 per year. The average income for each person in the community was $26,450. A small number of families (2.7%) and individuals (4.6%) lived below the poverty line. This included 6.6% of those under 18 and 3.4% of those 65 or older.
