Lemoyne, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lemoyne, Pennsylvania Bridgeport
Borough
Intersection of Market and 3rd St, 2011
Motto(s):  "The little town that has it all!"
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Cumberland
Settled (as Bridgeport)	1835
Settled (as Riverton)	1888
Incorporated	May 23, 1905
Named for	French soldier Charles LeMoyne
Government
• Type	Council–manager
Area
• Total	1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2)
• Land	1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	384 ft (117 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	4,659
• Density	2,890.20/sq mi (1,115.84/km2)
Time zone	UTC−05:00 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−04:00 (EDT)
ZIP Code	17043
Area codes	717 and 223
FIPS code	42-42648

Lemoyne is a small town, called a borough, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It's located right across the Susquehanna River from Harrisburg, which is the capital city of Pennsylvania. Lemoyne is part of a bigger area that includes Harrisburg and Carlisle.

Lemoyne officially became a borough on May 23, 1905. In 2020, about 4,659 people lived there. You can reach Lemoyne using major roads like Interstate 83 and U.S. Routes 11 and 15. The town is served by the West Shore School District.

The Story Behind Lemoyne's Name

Keystone Marker in Lemoyne

The area where Lemoyne is today has had a few different names over the years! In 1750, it was first called the "Manor of Lowther." This was after a stone house was built there in 1724 by John Harris and John Kelso.

Later, in 1815, a special camelback bridge was finished. Because of this bridge, the town became known as "Bridgeport." Then, in 1888, its name changed again to "Riverton."

However, when the town reached 800 people, it tried to get its own Post Office. But the name "Riverton" was too similar to Riverton, Virginia, so the Post Office was denied. Finally, in 1905, the town was renamed "Lemoyne." It's believed this name honors Charles le Moyne, a French soldier who might have settled near Harrisburg. Another idea is that it was named after Dr. Francis J. LeMoyne.

Where is Lemoyne Located?

Lemoyne is on the eastern side of Cumberland County. It sits right on the west bank of the Susquehanna River, directly opposite Harrisburg.

The town shares its borders with a few other places. To the north is Wormleysburg, to the west is Camp Hill, and to the south are the borough of New Cumberland and Lower Allen Township. The United States Census Bureau says Lemoyne covers about 1.61 square miles (4.18 square kilometers) of land.

Who Lives in Lemoyne?

In 2010, about 4,553 people lived in Lemoyne. This means there were about 2,824 people per square mile. There were also about 2,363 homes in the borough.

Lemoyne's Population: A Closer Look

The average age of people in Lemoyne in 2010 was about 38 years old. About 264 residents were under 5 years old, and 628 were between 5 and 17 years old. About 605 people were 65 years old or older.

More than half of the population, about 2,323 people, were female. This means there were about 96 males for every 100 females.

Different Backgrounds in Lemoyne

Lemoyne is home to people from many different backgrounds. In 2010, most residents, about 4,114 people, identified as white. There were also about 118 African American or Black residents, and 72 Asian residents.

About 100 people identified as being from some other race, and 136 people identified as being from two or more races. About 232 people in Lemoyne were of Hispanic or Latino background.

Homes and Families in Lemoyne

In 2010, there were 2,160 households in Lemoyne. A household means all the people living in one home. About 1,706 of these households were considered families. The average family size was about 2.85 people.

About 43.6% of families had children under the age of 18 living with them. Many families, about 764, were made up of a husband and wife. About 228 families had a female head of household with no husband present.

Famous People From Lemoyne

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In Spanish: Lemoyne (Pensilvania) para niños