New Cumberland, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
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3rd & Market Streets in New Cumberland
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Location of New Cumberland in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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 New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cumberland |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.69 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
| • Land | 1.68 sq mi (4.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
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| • Total | 7,507 |
| • Density | 4,481.79/sq mi (1,730.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17070
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| Area codes | 717 and 223 |
| FIPS code | 42-53464 |
New Cumberland is a small town, called a borough, located in the eastern part of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It became an official borough on March 21, 1831. In 2020, about 7,507 people lived there. New Cumberland is famous for its old-fashioned downtown area. Here you can find cool places like the historic West Shore Theater and Borough Park. Every year, the town hosts an Apple Festival. This event brings in hundreds of sellers and thousands of visitors.
New Cumberland is part of the larger Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area. This means it's connected to the bigger cities of Harrisburg and Carlisle.
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Exploring New Cumberland's Location
New Cumberland is located at coordinates 40.229140 degrees North and -76.873992 degrees West. It sits right on the western bank of the Susquehanna River. This river is a major waterway in South Central Pennsylvania.
Nearby Areas and Landmarks
To the south of New Cumberland is Yellow Breeches Creek. Across this creek, you'll find York County and the Capital City Airport. To the west, the borough borders Lower Allen Township. To the north, you'll find the borough of Lemoyne. New Cumberland is also on the southern edge of the Cumberland Valley.
Interstate 83 runs along part of the western border of the borough. You can get to New Cumberland from Exit 40B, which is Simpson Ferry Road.
Size of the Borough
According to the United States Census Bureau, New Cumberland covers a total area of about 1.69 square miles (4.36 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.68 square miles (4.34 square kilometers), is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water. This means water makes up about 0.62% of the borough's total area.
Historic Places in New Cumberland
The William Black Homestead is a special historic place located in New Cumberland. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical site in the country.
People Living in New Cumberland
The number of people living in New Cumberland has changed over time. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 284 | — | |
| 1850 | 315 | 10.9% | |
| 1860 | 394 | 25.1% | |
| 1870 | 515 | 30.7% | |
| 1880 | 569 | 10.5% | |
| 1890 | 754 | 32.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,035 | 37.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,472 | 42.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,577 | 7.1% | |
| 1930 | 4,283 | 171.6% | |
| 1940 | 4,525 | 5.7% | |
| 1950 | 6,204 | 37.1% | |
| 1960 | 9,257 | 49.2% | |
| 1970 | 9,803 | 5.9% | |
| 1980 | 8,051 | −17.9% | |
| 1990 | 7,665 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 7,349 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 7,277 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 7,507 | 3.2% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 7,349 people living in New Cumberland. These people lived in 3,301 households, and 2,016 of these were families. The population density was about 4,390 people per square mile. There were also 3,417 homes in the borough.
Most of the people in New Cumberland were White (97.20%). A smaller number were African American (0.64%), Asian (0.72%), or from other backgrounds. About 1.13% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, about 25.7% had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (49.0%) were married couples living together. About 9.1% of households had a female head with no husband present. Many households (38.9%) were not families, meaning they were individuals living alone or roommates.
About 33.0% of all households were made up of people living by themselves. And 12.0% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were 2.22 people in each household and 2.84 people in each family.
Age Groups
The population in New Cumberland was spread out across different age groups:
- 21.2% were under 18 years old.
- 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 18.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in New Cumberland was 40 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 92.7 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in New Cumberland was $44,783. For families, the average income was $56,138. Men earned an average of $38,438, while women earned $27,964. The average income per person in the borough was $24,672.
About 2.6% of families and 3.6% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 4.3% of those under 18 and 2.7% of those aged 65 or older.
Famous People from New Cumberland
New Cumberland has been home to some well-known individuals:
- Patrick Fabian (born 1964) is an actor.
- Stephen Zack (born 1992) is a basketball player.
See also
In Spanish: New Cumberland (Pensilvania) para niños
