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Pen Argyl

Kleiberg
Borough
Borough of Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl
Etymology: Pen, Cornish for "head;" or "end," Argyl, for "clay" (or slate)
Location of Pen Argyl in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Location of Pen Argyl in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Pen Argyl is located in Pennsylvania
Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl
Location in Pennsylvania
Pen Argyl is located in the United States
Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Northampton
Incorporated 1882
Area
 • Total 1.39 sq mi (3.61 km2)
 • Land 1.34 sq mi (3.48 km2)
 • Water 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation
781 ft (238 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 3,595
 • Estimate 
(2019)
3,556
 • Density 2,649.78/sq mi (1,022.81/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
18072
Area codes 610 and 484
FIPS code 42-58696
School District Pen Argyl Area School District
Website http://www.penargylborough.com/

Pen Argyl ( Pennsylvania Dutch: Kleiberg) is a borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Pen Argyl is 26 miles (42 km) north of Allentown in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area.

Population

In 1900, 2,784 people lived in Pen Argyl, and in 1910, 3,967 people lived here. The population was 3,595 at the 2010 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), of which 0.71% is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 572
1890 2,108 268.5%
1900 2,784 32.1%
1910 3,967 42.5%
1920 4,096 3.3%
1930 4,310 5.2%
1940 4,059 −5.8%
1950 3,878 −4.5%
1960 3,693 −4.8%
1970 3,668 −0.7%
1980 3,388 −7.6%
1990 3,492 3.1%
2000 3,615 3.5%
2010 3,595 −0.6%
2019 (est.) 3,556 −1.1%
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As of the census of 2000, there were 3,615 people, 1,427 households, and 1,003 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,603.9 people per square mile (1,004.1/km2). There were 1,506 housing units at an average density of 1,084.8 per square mile (418.3/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.81% White, 0.07% African American, 0.01% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.

There were 1,427 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $40,066, and the median income for a family was $47,935. Males had a median income of $32,596 versus $23,239 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,145. About 4.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Public education

The borough is served by the Pen Argyl Area School District. Students in grade nine through 12 attend Pen Argyl Area High School.

Notable people

  • Tripp Eisen, musician
  • Kristen Maloney, gymnast and former Olympian
  • Jayne Mansfield, actress
  • Bob Parsons, former professional football player, Chicago Bears
  • Aldo Ray, actor
  • Tighe Scott, NASCAR and modified driver
  • Ryo Tokita, artist

See also

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