Old Orchard, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Old Orchard, Pennsylvania
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Location of Old Orchard in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton |
| Area | |
| • City | 2 km2 (0.6 sq mi) |
| • Land | 2 km2 (0.6 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0 km2 (0.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 120 m (410 ft) |
| Population
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| • City | 2,434 |
| • Density | 1,570/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 865,310 (US: 68th) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
18045
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| Area code(s) | 610 |
Old Orchard is a community in Palmer Township, located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
In 2010, Old Orchard had a total population of 2,434 people. It is part of the larger Lehigh Valley area. The Lehigh Valley is a metropolitan area that had a population of 861,899 in 2020. It was the 68th most populated metropolitan area in the U.S. at that time.
Geography of Old Orchard
Old Orchard is located at coordinates 40°39′21″N 75°15′29″W. This tells us its exact spot on a map.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Old Orchard covers a total area of 0.6 square miles (about 1.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Old Orchard?
In 2000, there were 2,443 people living in Old Orchard. These people lived in 926 households, and 752 of these were families.
The population of Old Orchard includes people of different ages. About 22.1% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 21.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Old Orchard was 46 years.
Education in Old Orchard
Students in Old Orchard attend schools within the Easton Area School District.
For high school, students in grades nine through 12 go to Easton Area High School. This high school is located in the nearby town of Easton.
See also
In Spanish: Old Orchard (Pensilvania) para niños
