Lake Wynonah, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Lake Wynonah
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 Lake Wynonah
Location in Pennsylvania
Lake Wynonah
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.47 sq mi (8.98 km2) |
| • Land | 3.17 sq mi (8.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
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| • Total | 2,858 |
| • Density | 901.86/sq mi (348.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
17922
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-41099 |
Lake Wynonah is a special community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official town or city.
It's also a gated community, which means there are special entrances to control who comes in and out. Lake Wynonah has two beautiful lakes: Fawn Lake and Lake Wynonah. As of 2008, there were over 1,200 homes here. The community is located in South Manheim and Wayne Townships.
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Where is Lake Wynonah Located?
Lake Wynonah is found at these coordinates: 40°35′16″N 76°10′58″W / 40.58778°N 76.18278°W. It covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.3 square miles (0.77 square kilometers) is water.
Waterways and Postal Service
A stream called Plum Creek flows through the lakes. It then continues eastward into the Schuylkill River. The community gets its mail through the Auburn post office. The zip code for Lake Wynonah is 17922.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 2,858 | — | |
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The number of people living in Lake Wynonah has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 1,961 residents. By 2010, the population had increased to 2,640. The most recent count in 2020 showed 2,858 people living in the community.
Community Life and Families
In 2000, there were 718 households in Lake Wynonah. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (75.9%) were married couples living together. About 37.9% of homes had children under 18 living there.
The average household had about 2.73 people. The average family size was slightly larger, with about 2.99 people.
Age Groups in Lake Wynonah
The population in Lake Wynonah includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 26.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 31.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people living in Lake Wynonah was 38 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Wynonah para niños
