Newtown Grant, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Newtown Grant
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Entrance to the development at PA 413 and North Drive
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 Newtown Grant
Location in Pennsylvania
Newtown Grant
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Newtown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.86 sq mi (4.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.86 sq mi (4.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,855 |
| • Density | 3,152.93/sq mi (1,217.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
18940
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| Area codes | 215, 267, and 445 |
| FIPS code | 42-54268 |
Newtown Grant is a special kind of community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not a city or town with its own local government.
In 2010, about 3,620 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 5,855 people.
Where is Newtown Grant?
Newtown Grant is located in Pennsylvania. You can find it at these map coordinates: 40°15′33″N 74°57′17″W / 40.25917°N 74.95472°W.
The area covers about 4.82 square kilometers (1.86 square miles). All of this land is dry land, with very little water.
Who Lives in Newtown Grant?
The number of people living in Newtown Grant has changed over the years:
- 1990: 2,141 people
- 2000: 3,887 people
- 2010: 3,620 people
- 2020: 5,855 people
In 2010, most people living in Newtown Grant were White (85.7%). There were also people of Asian (9.0%), Black or African American (1.2%), and other backgrounds. About 2.7% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
In 2000, there were 1,531 homes in Newtown Grant. Many homes (43.5%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (59.0%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Newtown Grant in 2000 was 35 years old. About 29.4% of the population was under 18.
How Newtown Grant Started
Newtown Grant was built by a company called Orleans, Inc. It's not just one big area, but it's divided into 14 smaller neighborhoods. Some of these neighborhoods have cool names like:
- Eagles Pointe
- Fawn Hollow
- Pheasant Walk
- Quail Creek
- Raven's View
- Whispering Wood
- Willow Creek/Eagle Trace
