Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania
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Location in York County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Settled | 1867 |
| Incorporated | 1910 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
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| • Total | 1,368 |
| • Density | 2,610.69/sq mi (1,007.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
17347
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-52056 |
| Website | Mount Wolf Borough website |
Mount Wolf is a small town, called a borough, located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 1,367 people lived there. It is part of the larger York–Hanover metropolitan area.
History of Mount Wolf
The land where Mount Wolf now stands was first officially recorded in 1746. This was a long time ago!
Around 1850, a railway company decided to build a train station in this area. It was placed between the towns of Emigsville, Liverpool (now Manchester), and New Holland (now Saginaw). The station was first named Mount Campbell. This name honored Thomas Campbell, who helped make sure the railway was built all the way to Harrisburg.
Later, in the late 1850s, the station and the local post office changed their name to Mount Wolf. This new name was chosen to honor George H. Wolf. He was an important person in the community. He worked as the stationmaster, the postmaster, and also owned a local store and warehouse.
Mount Wolf officially became its own self-governing borough on August 23, 1910. This means it could make its own local rules. The town is run by a mayor and a group of six council members.
In 2011, the Mount Wolf Centennial Committee received awards for their work. They were recognized for their town's website and for their efforts in the community.
Did you know that Tom Wolf, who was the Governor of Pennsylvania from 2015 to 2023, is from Mount Wolf? He is a family member of George H. Wolf, the person the town is named after!
Where is Mount Wolf?
Mount Wolf is located at coordinates 40°3′46″N 76°42′20″W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the borough covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of Mount Wolf
Mount Wolf has a population of about 1,367 people, according to the 2020 census. The town has grown over the years. For example, in 1880, only 148 people lived there.
Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 148 | — | |
| 1920 | 688 | — | |
| 1930 | 999 | 45.2% | |
| 1940 | 970 | −2.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,164 | 20.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,514 | 30.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,811 | 19.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,517 | −16.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,365 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,373 | 0.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,393 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,367 | −1.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,363 | −2.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,373 people living in Mount Wolf. Most of the people were White (97.01%). A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more races. About 1.60% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 548 households in the borough. About 28.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (56.8%) were married couples living together.
The people in Mount Wolf are of different ages. About 24.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 17.0% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the borough was 40 years.
Learning in Mount Wolf
Students in Mount Wolf attend schools within the Northeastern York School District.
