New Oxford, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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New Oxford, Pennsylvania
Providence
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Borough
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Downtown New Oxford
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| Nickname(s):
Oxfordtown
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Location in Adams County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 New Oxford, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
New Oxford, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Adams | |
| Settled | 1792 | |
| Incorporated | 1874 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,868 | |
| • Density | 3,017.77/sq mi (1,165.13/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| Zip Code |
17350
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| Area code(s) | 717 | |
| FIPS code | 42-53920 | |
| Website | https://newoxfordborough.org/ | |
New Oxford is a small town called a "borough" in Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,868 people lived there.
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Where is New Oxford?
New Oxford is located at coordinates 39.863208 degrees north and -77.056475 degrees west. This means it's in the northern part of the Western Hemisphere.
The United States Census Bureau says the borough covers about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A Look at New Oxford's History
New Oxford was first planned out in 1792 by Henry Kuhn. James Bolton helped him map the town. It was first called "Oxford town." This name came from a nearby stream that people could cross (a "ford"). There was also a local place called "Dutch Frederick's stand" that had an ox head on its front.
In 1822, the town's first postmaster, Dr. Pfeiffer, changed the name to "New Oxford." The town officially became a borough on August 20, 1874. Joseph S. Gitt was chosen as its first president. He then worked as the secretary until 1891.
By 1886, New Oxford had 209 people living there. There were also 67 horses, 40 cattle, 65 "pleasure carriages" (like fancy buggies), and 14 gold watches.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of New Oxford has grown over the years. You can see how the number of people has changed in the chart below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 225 | — | |
| 1880 | 501 | — | |
| 1890 | 585 | 16.8% | |
| 1900 | 663 | 13.3% | |
| 1910 | 838 | 26.4% | |
| 1920 | 949 | 13.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,138 | 19.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,194 | 4.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,366 | 14.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,407 | 3.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,495 | 6.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,921 | 28.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,617 | −15.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,696 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,783 | 5.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,868 | 4.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,696 people living in New Oxford. Most residents were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in New Oxford in 2000 was 35 years old. About 27% of the population was under 18 years old.
What New Oxford Makes
New Oxford has several large factories. These factories make different products.
- Winter Gardens makes food products like chicken salad.
- Yazoo Mills creates paper products.
- Pilgrim's Pride processes turkeys.
- Aero Energy fixes and refills propane and CO2 containers for another company called Blue Rhino.
The local Chamber of Commerce holds an annual antiques and crafts show. This event takes place on the third Saturday in June.
Schools in New Oxford
New Oxford is part of the Conewago Valley School District. Students in the borough attend schools within this district.
Famous People from New Oxford
- Erik Harris: He is an NFL safety who played for the Oakland Raiders. He graduated from New Oxford High School in 2008.
- Heath E. Miller: He graduated from New Oxford High School in 1993. He was a member of Operation Burnt Frost, a special operation.
See also
In Spanish: New Oxford para niños
