New Morgan, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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New Morgan, Pennsylvania
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Location of New Morgan in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
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 New Morgan, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
New Morgan, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Incorporated | April 1988 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.79 sq mi (14.99 km2) |
| • Land | 5.51 sq mi (14.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 54 |
| • Density | 9.80/sq mi (3.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-53916 |
New Morgan is a small town, called a borough, in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, only 54 people lived there, making it a very small community.
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Where is New Morgan Located?
New Morgan is in the southern part of Berks County, Pennsylvania. It's next to Caernarvon Township in the south and Robeson Township in the north. The town of Morgantown is also close by, just to the south.
Size of New Morgan
The U.S. Census Bureau says New Morgan covers about 5.8 square miles (14.9 km2) in total. Most of this area, about 5.5 square miles (14.2 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.27 square miles (0.7 km2), is water.
Fun Things to Do in New Morgan
A small part of Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 52 is located in New Morgan. This is a protected area where people can enjoy nature and wildlife.
How New Morgan Was Formed
New Morgan is a fairly new town. It was officially created in April 1988.
The Idea for a New Town
In 1987, a man named Raymond Carr wanted to create a new town. He owned a lot of land, about 3,500 acres (14 km2), in two nearby areas: Caernarvon and Robeson townships. He asked the Berks County Court to let him form a new borough.
How the Town Was Voted Into Existence
The decision to form the new borough was up to the ten people who lived in the area Mr. Carr wanted to use. Most of these residents rented homes from him. In April 1988, they held an election. Nine out of the ten residents voted to create the new borough.
After New Morgan was formed, the rules for creating new boroughs in Pennsylvania changed. Now, a new borough must have at least 500 residents to be created.
Plans for New Morgan's Future
When New Morgan was first planned, Mr. Carr had big ideas for it. He wanted to build:
- A "Victorian village" with a 1,000-room hotel and a golf course.
- New homes and neighborhoods.
- A cultural center.
- Areas for businesses and shops.
- Farmland and open spaces.
Today, much of New Morgan's developed land is used by the Conestoga Landfill. The Victorian village has not been built yet. However, there are plans to build a new neighborhood called Bryn Eyre and even a hospital in the borough.
Who Lives in New Morgan?
New Morgan is one of the smallest towns in Pennsylvania. Its population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 36 | — | |
| 2000 | 35 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 71 | 102.9% | |
| 2020 | 54 | −23.9% | |
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A Look at the 2000 Census
In 2000, there were 35 people living in New Morgan. They lived in 12 households, and 9 of these were families.
- The town had about 6.3 people per square mile.
- Most residents (82.86%) were White.
- A small number were African American (5.71%) or Asian (11.43%).
Families and Age Groups
- Half of the households (50%) had children under 18 living there.
- About 41.7% of households were married couples.
- Some households (16.7%) had a female head with no husband.
- The average household had almost 3 people (2.92).
- The average family had about 3.33 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 37.1% were under 18 years old.
- 11.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 31.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 11.4% were between 45 and 64.
- 8.6% were 65 years or older.
The average age in New Morgan was 26 years old.
Schools in New Morgan
Students in New Morgan attend schools in the Twin Valley School District. Both Twin Valley Middle School and Twin Valley High School are located in Caernarvon Township, Berks County. They use an Elverson postal address.
Getting Around New Morgan
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As of 2012, New Morgan had about 4.26 miles (6.86 km) of public roads.
- Most roads (3.88 miles (6.24 km)) are kept up by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
- The borough itself maintains about 0.38 miles (0.61 km) of roads.
Major Roads
- Interstate 176: This highway, also called the Morgantown Expressway, runs along the western edge of New Morgan. It connects to Interstate 76, which is the Pennsylvania Turnpike, just south of the borough. I-176 goes north to Reading, which is about 14 miles (23 km) away.
- Pennsylvania Route 10: This road, also known as Morgantown Road, goes through New Morgan from north to south. It connects Reading and Morgantown.
See also
In Spanish: New Morgan para niños
