New Market, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Market, Pennsylvania
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Location in York County and the state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Township | Fairview |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 705 |
| • Density | 3,750.00/sq mi (1,448.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-53872 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2633884 |
New Market is a small community in Fairview Township, York County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the United States. This area is known as a census-designated place. This means it's a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for counting people.
New Market is found in the northern part of York County. It is very close to the Susquehanna River. The nearby town of New Cumberland is in a different county, Cumberland County. In 2020, about 705 people lived in New Market.
A Look Back in Time
The history of New Market began in 1744. A person named David Priest received a large piece of land, about 400 acres. In 1756, this land was sold to the Willis family.
Later, in 1807, two people named Henry Mosser and William Culbertson planned out the village. They divided it into 120 smaller pieces of land, called lots.
For many years, New Market was important for river travel. A ferry boat operated here from 1740 until about 1820. This ferry was first owned by John Harris Jr.. It helped people cross the Susquehanna River. Over time, different owners ran the ferry, and eventually the state of Pennsylvania took over.
Famous Faces
- John Kirk was an American soldier. He fought in the American Indian Wars. He received the Medal of Honor, which is a very brave award. You can find his name on the List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars.
Who Lives Here?
The latest information from the 2020 census tells us about the people living in New Market. The total population was 705 individuals. Most of the people, about 77%, were 18 years old or older.
Here's a look at the different groups of people in New Market:
- About 15.9% of the people are of Hispanic or Latino background.
- The largest group, about 70.6%, are White people who are not Hispanic or Latino.
- Around 5.1% are Black or African American, not Hispanic or Latino.
- A small number, 0.6%, are American Indian or Alaska Native, not Hispanic or Latino.
- About 1.0% are Asian, not Hispanic or Latino.
- There are no people identified as Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.
- About 6.8% of the people identify with two or more races, and are not Hispanic or Latino.
There were 410 housing units in New Market. Most of these homes, about 97.6%, were occupied by residents.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 170 | — | |
| 2010 | 816 | — | |
| 2020 | 705 | −13.6% | |
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See also
In Spanish: New Market (Pensilvania) para niños
