Oberlin, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oberlin, Pennsylvania
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Location in Dauphin County and state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Dauphin |
| Township | Swatara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 570 ft (170 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 670 |
| • Density | 5,153.85/sq mi (1,992.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17113
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| FIPS code | 42-56264 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1182858 |
Oberlin is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It's located in Swatara Township, which is in Dauphin County. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, even though it's not a formal city or town.
Before 2010, Oberlin was part of a larger CDP called Bressler-Enhaut-Oberlin. But for the 2010 census, it became its own separate CDP. In 2010, about 588 people lived there.
Who Lives in Oberlin?
This section tells us about the people living in Oberlin. It's based on information collected during the U.S. Census. The census helps us understand how many people live in an area and other details about them.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Oberlin has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the numbers:
- In 2010, the population was 588 people.
- By 2020, the population grew to 670 people.
These numbers come from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which happens every ten years.
See also
In Spanish: Oberlin para niños
