New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Valley Street (U.S. Route 209). Holy Cross Church.
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Location of New Philadelphia in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
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 New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Settled | 1840 |
| Incorporated | 1868 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.50 sq mi (3.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,054 |
| • Density | 700.33/sq mi (270.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
17959
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-53944 |
New Philadelphia, often called New Philly, is a small town in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a borough, which is a type of town government. In 2020, about 1,060 people lived there.
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Where is New Philadelphia?
New Philadelphia is located in Pennsylvania. You can find it about 70 miles (113 kilometers) northwest of the big city of Philadelphia.
The town covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in New Philadelphia?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 558 | — | |
| 1880 | 360 | −35.5% | |
| 1890 | 562 | 56.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,326 | 135.9% | |
| 1910 | 2,512 | 89.4% | |
| 1920 | 2,537 | 1.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,557 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,453 | −4.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,200 | −10.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,702 | −22.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,528 | −10.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,341 | −12.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,283 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,149 | −10.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,085 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,060 | −2.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,062 | −2.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,085 people living in New Philadelphia. Most of the people living here were White (about 91%). A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background (about 1.6%).
The population includes people of all ages. About 18% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 19% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was about 45 years old.
An interesting fact from the year 2000 is that about 20.8% of New Philadelphia residents said they had Lithuanian family roots. This was the highest percentage of Lithuanian Americans in any town across the entire country at that time!
History of New Philadelphia
New Philadelphia has a rich history, especially linked to mining.
Coal Mining Past
For many years, New Philadelphia was an important town for mining anthracite coal. This type of coal is very hard and burns cleanly, making it valuable. The coal mines brought many people to the area looking for work.
Community and Churches
Because many people from different backgrounds came to work in the mines, the town had a mix of cultures. For example, there were many people of Lithuanian and Irish heritage. Sometimes, there were disagreements between these groups.
This led to the creation of two separate Catholic churches. One was Sacred Heart, mainly for Lithuanians. The other was Holy Family, mainly for Irish residents. These churches helped bring their communities together.
Over time, the communities grew closer. In 2008, the two Catholic churches, Sacred Heart and Holy Family, joined together. They formed a new church called Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church.
In 2012, a new church, Souls Harvest Baptist Church, moved into town. They are now in the oldest building in New Philadelphia, which used to be a Methodist church.
Images for kids
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Souls Harvest Baptist Church.
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War Memorial on Water Street.
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New Philadelphia Post Office.
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The former Holy Cross Catholic School.
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The former W.H.Walters & Son Motor Co. (1924).
See also
In Spanish: New Philadelphia (Pensilvania) para niños
