Northwest Harborcreek, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Northwest Harborcreek, Pennsylvania
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Location in Erie County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Erie |
| Township | Harborcreek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.00 sq mi (12.96 km2) |
| • Land | 5.00 sq mi (12.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 726 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,772 |
| • Density | 1,753.35/sq mi (676.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-55572 |
Northwest Harborcreek is a special area in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because the government counts its population separately. In 2010, about 8,949 people lived here. This area includes smaller communities like Fairfield and Brookside. It's also part of the larger Erie city area.
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Location and Landscape
Northwest Harborcreek is found in the northwestern part of Harborcreek Township. This is in the northeastern section of Erie County. The area is located at 42°8′53″N 79°59′44″W / 42.14806°N 79.99556°W.
To its west, you'll find Lawrence Park Township, the town of Wesleyville, and the city of Erie. The northern border of Northwest Harborcreek is the beautiful shore of Lake Erie.
Major Roads and Travel
Several important roads run through Northwest Harborcreek. Pennsylvania Route 5 (East Lake Road) goes through the northern part of the area, near Fairfield. This road leads southwest about 5 miles (8 km) to downtown Erie. It also goes northeast about 14 miles (23 km) to the New York state line.
U.S. Route 20 (Buffalo Road) crosses through the middle of Northwest Harborcreek. It travels southwest through Wesleyville, about 4 miles (6 km) into Erie. To the northeast, it goes about 10 miles (16 km) to the town of North East.
Pennsylvania Route 430 passes through the southwestern part of the area, near Brookside. This route goes northwest into Wesleyville. It also heads southeast about 2 miles (3 km) to Interstate 90 at Exit 32.
Area Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, Northwest Harborcreek covers a total area of about 5.0 square miles (13.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water within its borders.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 8,772 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 8,658 people living in Northwest Harborcreek. These people made up 3,165 households and 2,335 families. The population was spread out, with about 1,722 people per square mile (665 people per square kilometer).
There were 3,294 homes in the area. On average, there were about 655 homes per square mile (253 homes per square kilometer).
Community Makeup
Most of the people living in Northwest Harborcreek were White (97.41%). A smaller number were African American (1.39%), Native American (0.09%), or Asian (0.59%). Some people were from other backgrounds (0.12%) or identified with two or more races (0.40%). About 0.44% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, 31.0% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.9%) were married couples living together. About 7.9% of households had a female head with no husband present. Around 26.2% of households were not families.
About 22.6% of all households were made up of people living alone. Of these, 12.0% had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.60 people, and the average family had 3.05 people.
Age Distribution
The population had a mix of ages. About 23.3% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest groups were those aged 25 to 44 (24.9%) and 45 to 64 (25.4%). About 18.5% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the community was 42 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Northwest Harborcreek was $48,620. For families, the average income was $55,774. The average income per person in the community was $21,135.
A small number of families (2.7%) and individuals (5.4%) lived below the poverty line. This included 5.5% of those under 18 and 7.3% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Northwest Harborcreek para niños
