Pennsburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Borough of Pennsburg
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Farmers National Bank Building, built in 1926 in Pennsburg, in May 2015
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Location of Pennsburg in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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 Borough of Pennsburg
Location in Pennsylvania
Borough of Pennsburg
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Incorporated | April 9, 1888 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,889 |
| • Density | 4,861.25/sq mi (1,876.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18073
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| Area codes | 215, 267, and 445 |
| FIPS code | 42-59120 |
| School district | Upper Perkiomen School District |
| Website | http://www.pennsburg.us |
Pennsburg is a small town, also called a borough, located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 3,889 people lived there. Pennsburg is part of the Upper Perkiomen School District, which means it shares schools with nearby areas. It's one of several small towns along Route 29, including Red Hill and East Greenville. People often call these towns together "Upper Perk."
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Where is Pennsburg Located?
Pennsburg is found in southeastern Pennsylvania. It is about 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Philadelphia, a major city. The town sits about 350 feet (107 meters) above sea level. A peaceful nature preserve is located along Macoby Creek, offering a nice place to explore.
Climate and Weather in Pennsburg
Pennsburg has a climate with warm summers. The average temperature in January is around 29.9°F (-1.2°C). In July, it warms up to about 74.6°F (23.7°C). This means the town experiences all four seasons.
Who Lives in Pennsburg?
Pennsburg has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1890, only 627 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 3,889 people.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how Pennsburg's population has changed:
- 1890: 627 people
- 1900: 1,032 people
- 1910: 1,141 people
- 1920: 1,404 people
- 1930: 1,494 people
- 1940: 1,543 people
- 1950: 1,625 people
- 1960: 1,698 people
- 1970: 2,260 people
- 1980: 2,339 people
- 1990: 2,460 people
- 2000: 2,732 people
- 2010: 3,843 people
- 2020: 3,889 people
People and Families in Pennsburg
In 2010, most people living in Pennsburg were White (90%). There were also smaller groups of Black or African American (2%), Asian (5.2%), and people of two or more races (1.4%). About 4.1% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2000, there were 1,009 households in Pennsburg. About 38% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.59 people. The median age in the borough was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
Getting Around Pennsburg
Pennsburg has about 10 miles (16 km) of public roads. Some roads are kept up by the state, and others by the town itself.
Main Roads in Town
The town is located where two main roads meet: Pennsylvania Route 29 and Pennsylvania Route 663. Route 29 is known as Main Street and runs through the town. Route 663 follows Pottstown Avenue and Quakertown Avenue.
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Famous People from Pennsburg
- Mary Emma Griffith Marshall (1888-1925), she was an editor and a librarian.
See also
In Spanish: Pennsburg para niños
