Newmanstown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Newmanstown, Pennsylvania
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Newmanstown in 1895
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 Newmanstown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Newmanstown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lebanon |
| Township | Millcreek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.18 sq mi (5.64 km2) |
| • Land | 2.18 sq mi (5.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 490 ft (150 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,834 |
| • Density | 1,300.60/sq mi (502.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17073
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| Area code(s) | 610 |
| FIPS code | 42-53856 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1182402 |
Newmanstown is a small community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area the government keeps track of for population numbers. It's not officially a city or town. In 2010, about 2,478 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 2,834.
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Geography of Newmanstown
Newmanstown is located in the southeastern part of Lebanon County. It sits on the edge of Millcreek Township. To the northeast, it borders two other townships, Marion and Heidelberg, both in Berks County.
Roads and Nearby Towns
A main road, Route 419, runs right through the middle of Newmanstown. It's known as Main Street in town. If you head northeast on Route 419 for about 2 miles (3.2 km), you'll reach Womelsdorf. Going southwest for about 6 miles (9.7 km) will take you to Schaefferstown.
The city of Lebanon, which is the main city of the county, is about 12 miles (19 km) to the west. Another larger city, Reading, is about 16 miles (26 km) to the east of Newmanstown.
Land and Water
According to the United States Census Bureau, Newmanstown covers a total area of about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the community. Mill Creek flows along the western side of Newmanstown. This creek eventually flows north into Tulpehocken Creek, which then joins the Schuylkill River.
Population and People
Newmanstown is home to a diverse group of people. The population has grown over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
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| 2020 | 2,834 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,536 people living in Newmanstown. By 2010, this number had increased to 2,478. The most recent count in 2020 showed the population had grown to 2,834 people.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 603 households in Newmanstown. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households were families, with 55.7% being married couples. About 33% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 3 people.
Age Groups in Newmanstown
The community has people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 25.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 7.1% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, 30.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 13.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Newmanstown was 37 years.
See also
In Spanish: Newmanstown para niños
