Lower Allen, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Lower Allen, Pennsylvania
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 Lower Allen, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Lower Allen, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cumberland |
| Township | Lower Allen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.23 sq mi (5.78 km2) |
| • Land | 2.20 sq mi (5.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,465 |
| • Density | 3,397.82/sq mi (1,311.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-44824 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867496 |
Lower Allen is a special type of community 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. It's located in Lower Allen Township within Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
In 2010, about 6,694 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 7,465. Lower Allen is part of the larger Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area, which means it's connected to the bigger cities of Harrisburg and Carlisle.
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Where is Lower Allen?
Lower Allen is found in the eastern part of Cumberland County. It sits in the northeast corner of Lower Allen Township. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 40°13′41″N 76°54′8″W / 40.22806°N 76.90222°W.
This area includes several neighborhoods, like White Hill, Highland Park, Eberlys Mill, Cedar Cliff, and Allendale. These are all suburban areas near the city of Harrisburg.
Neighboring Communities
Lower Allen has several neighbors:
- To the north are the towns of Camp Hill and Lemoyne.
- To the east is the town of New Cumberland.
- The rest of Lower Allen Township is to the west and southwest.
- The Yellow Breeches Creek forms part of the southern border. Across this creek is Fairview Township in York County.
Roads and Travel
Major roads make it easy to get around Lower Allen:
- Interstate 83 runs along the eastern side. You can get on or off at Exits 40B and 41A.
- The Harrisburg Capital Beltway (also known as Pennsylvania Route 581) runs along the northern edge.
- U.S. Route 15 marks the western boundary. You can find access near the Capital City Mall, which is just outside Lower Allen.
Size of the Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lower Allen covers a total area of about 5.8 square kilometers (or 2.23 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 5.7 square kilometers (2.20 square miles). A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Lower Allen?
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| 2020 | 7,465 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Lower Allen, based on information from the 2000 and 2020 censuses.
Population Changes
- In 2000, there were 6,619 people living in Lower Allen.
- By 2010, the population was 6,694.
- In 2020, the population grew to 7,465 people.
Diversity of Residents
In 2000, the community was mostly made up of people identifying as White. There were also people who identified as African American, Asian, and other backgrounds. About 1.69% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 3,031 households in Lower Allen. A household is a group of people living together, or a person living alone.
- About 24.2% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Half of the households (50.0%) were married couples living together.
- About 9.3% were households led by a female without a husband present.
- Many households (34.5%) were made up of just one person.
- About 18.2% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.13 people, and the average family had about 2.73 people.
Age Groups
The population in Lower Allen in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- 19.3% were under 18 years old.
- 5.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 26.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 24.3% were 65 years old or older.
The median age was 44 years old. This means half the people were younger than 44, and half were older.
Income Information
In 2000, the median income for a household in Lower Allen was $50,379. For families, the median income was $61,964. The per capita income (income per person) was $27,956.
A small portion of the population, about 7.7%, lived below the poverty line. This included 12.3% of those under 18 and 3.8% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Lower Allen para niños
