Lake Meade, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Lake Meade, 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 | Latimore, Reading |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.74 sq mi (4.51 km2) |
| • Land | 1.32 sq mi (3.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,539 |
| • Density | 1,924.94/sq mi (743.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17316
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-40988 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390019 |
Lake Meade is a small community in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's not an official town or city, but rather a "census-designated place." This means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data. In 2020, about 2,539 people lived there.
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Geography of Lake Meade
The community of Lake Meade is built around a lake with the same name. This lake isn't natural; it's an artificial lake. This means it was created by people. The lake was formed by holding back the water of a stream called Mud Run.
The water from Mud Run flows into Bermudian Creek. From there, it travels through Conewago Creek to the Susquehanna River. Eventually, this water reaches the Chesapeake Bay.
Lake Meade covers an area of about 4.5 square kilometers (1.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.1 square kilometers (0.42 square miles), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 2,563 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,539 | −0.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,563 people living in Lake Meade. By 2020, the population was 2,539. This means the number of people living there has stayed fairly steady.
Most people in Lake Meade are White. A small number of people from other racial backgrounds also live in the community. About 1.8% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Many families live in Lake Meade. In 2010, about 37.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were made up of married couples. The average household had about 2.8 people.
The people living in Lake Meade are of all different ages. The median age in 2010 was about 40.8 years old. This means half the population was younger than 40.8, and half was older.
The average income for families in Lake Meade is quite good. This suggests that most people living in the community have stable jobs.
How Lake Meade is Governed
Lake Meade is located across two different townships: Reading Township and Latimore Township. Most residents live in Reading Township.
Even though it's in two townships, the community is served by one group called the Lake Meade Municipal Authority. This group helps manage services for everyone in the neighborhood.
All property owners in Lake Meade must follow rules set by the Lake Meade Property Owner's Association (LMPOA). The LMPOA has a Board of Directors. These directors are chosen by the property owners through a vote. They meet every month to make decisions and create smaller groups to handle different tasks.
Education for Students
All students who live in Lake Meade attend schools within the Bermudian Springs School District. When people vote for school board members, Lake Meade residents vote in "Region III."
Students from Lake Meade go to Bermudian Springs Elementary, Bermudian Springs Middle, and Bermudian Springs High School.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Meade para niños
