Refton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Refton is a small community located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's considered an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area by the government for counting people, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a town or city. Refton is part of Strasburg Township and has a ZIP code of 17560. A major road, U.S. Route 222, passes right through the community. In 2020, about 310 people called Refton home.
Quick facts for kids
Refton, Pennsylvania
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 Refton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Refton, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Lancaster | |
| Township | Strasburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) | |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 310 | |
| • Density | 258.55/sq mi (99.79/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
17560
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| Area code(s) | 717 | |
| FIPS code | 42-64032 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1184859 | |
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Refton's Location and Landscape
Refton is located in the middle of Lancaster County. It sits in the western part of Strasburg Township. Two important streams border the community. To the northwest, you'll find Pequea Creek. To the southwest, there's Big Beaver Creek, which flows into Pequea Creek.
Travel and Nearby Towns
U.S. Route 222 goes through the northeastern side of Refton. This road connects Refton to larger towns. If you travel north on Route 222 for about 9 miles (14 km), you'll reach Lancaster. Lancaster is the main city and county seat of Lancaster County. Going southeast on Route 222 for about 6 miles (10 km) will take you to Quarryville.
Area and Waterways
The Refton area covers about 1.2 square miles (3.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water. The creeks around Refton, like Pequea Creek, are part of the larger Susquehanna River watershed. This means that water from these creeks eventually flows into the Susquehanna River.
Population in Refton
The number of people living in Refton changes over time.
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| 2020 | 310 | — | |
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According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Refton had a population of 310 people. This is a slight increase from the 298 people counted in the 2010 census.
