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New Kingstown, Pennsylvania
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 New Kingstown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
New Kingstown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cumberland |
| Township | Silver Spring |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.59 sq mi (4.13 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 709 |
| • Density | 445.07/sq mi (171.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
17072
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| FIPS code | 42-53752 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1182341 |
New Kingstown is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in Silver Spring Township, which is part of Cumberland County. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for collecting population data.
In 2010, about 495 people lived in New Kingstown. By 2020, the population had grown to 709 people. New Kingstown is also part of the larger Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area. This is a region that includes Harrisburg and Carlisle, important cities in Pennsylvania.
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Where is New Kingstown Located?
New Kingstown is found southwest of the center of Silver Spring Township. You can find it along U.S. Route 11, which is also called Carlisle Pike.
This main road connects New Kingstown to other towns. If you travel west on US 11 for about 7.5 miles (12 km), you will reach Carlisle. Carlisle is the main town, or county seat, of Cumberland County. If you go east on US 11 for about 14 miles (23 km), you will arrive in Harrisburg. Harrisburg is the capital city of Pennsylvania.
Land Area of New Kingstown
New Kingstown covers a total area of about 4.1 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the community.
Who Lives in New Kingstown?
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| 2020 | 709 | — | |
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The census helps us understand the people living in New Kingstown. In 2000, there were 539 people living here. They lived in 222 households, and 158 of these were families.
Community Makeup
Most people in New Kingstown are White. A small number of residents are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people are from other races or have mixed racial backgrounds. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 222 households in 2000:
- About 31.5% had children under 18 years old living with them.
- 59.0% were married couples living together.
- 8.1% were led by a female without a husband present.
- 28.8% were not families, meaning they were individuals or groups of unrelated people living together.
About 25.2% of all households were single individuals. Around 7.7% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.43 people in each household and 2.84 people in each family.
Age Groups
The population of New Kingstown includes people of all ages:
- About 24.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 5.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in New Kingstown was 38 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 96 males.
Income in New Kingstown
In 2000, the average income for a household in New Kingstown was $46,652 per year. For families, the average income was $44,844 per year. The average income per person in the community was $29,541. A very small percentage of the population lived below the poverty line.
