North Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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North Heidelberg Township
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 North Heidelberg Township
Location in Pennsylvania
North Heidelberg Township
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| School District | Conrad Weiser |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.84 sq mi (35.84 km2) |
| • Land | 13.47 sq mi (34.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,214 |
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1,226 |
| • Density | 91.04/sq mi (35.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 610 |
| FIPS code | 42-011-55088 |
North Heidelberg Township is a community located in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is a type of local government area known as a township. In 2010, about 1,214 people lived here.
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A Look at History
North Heidelberg Township is home to some important historical places. The Stupp-Oxenrider Farm and the Tulpehocken Creek Historic District are two of these. They are special because they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected and recognized for their historical importance.
Where is North Heidelberg Township?
North Heidelberg Township covers an area of about 13.9 square miles (36.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 13.5 square miles (34.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.1 square kilometers), is water.
Neighboring Communities
North Heidelberg Township shares its borders with several other townships:
- To the northwest, you'll find Jefferson Township.
- To the northeast, it borders Penn Township.
- To the southeast, it's next to Lower Heidelberg Township.
- To the south, it touches Heidelberg Township.
- And to the west, it's connected to Marion Township.
Who Lives Here? (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 953 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,288 | 35.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,325 | 2.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,214 | −8.4% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,226 | 1.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,325 people living in North Heidelberg Township. These people lived in 474 homes, and 388 of these were families. Most of the people living here were White.
About 35% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Most homes (74%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.8 people.
The people living in the township had different ages:
- About 25% were under 18 years old.
- About 6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 31% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in the township was 41 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household was about $56,648 per year. For families, the average income was about $62,727 per year. A very small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
Getting Around (Transportation)
As of 2020, North Heidelberg Township has about 39.97 miles of public roads. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) takes care of about 12.40 miles of these roads. The township itself maintains the other 27.57 miles.
There are no major numbered highways that go through North Heidelberg Township. However, several important local roads help people get around. These include Brownsville Road, Charming Forge Road, Christmas Village Road, North Heidelberg Road, and Old Church Road.
Gallery
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North Heidelberg Twp Office.
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Breyer's Luncheon.
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Farm on Charming Forge Rd.
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North Heidelberg Pasture.
