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Schlusser, Pennsylvania
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 Schlusser, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Schlusser, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cumberland |
| Townships | North Middleton, Middlesex |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.99 sq mi (7.75 km2) |
| • Land | 2.92 sq mi (7.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 425 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,265 |
| • Density | 1,805/sq mi (696.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17013
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-68188 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867508 |
Schlusser (say it like Skloosher) is a special kind of community in Pennsylvania, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that the government counts as a town for statistics, even if it's not officially a city or village. Schlusser is located in Cumberland County, within two townships: North Middleton and Middlesex. In 2010, about 5,265 people lived here. It's part of the larger Harrisburg and Carlisle area.
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Where is Schlusser Located?
Schlusser is found right next to Carlisle, which is the main town of Cumberland County. A river called Conodoguinet Creek flows right through the middle of Schlusser. This creek eventually joins the Susquehanna River.
The main road that goes through Schlusser is Pennsylvania Route 34. If you drive south on this road, you'll reach downtown Carlisle in about 4 miles. If you head northeast, the road goes over Blue Mountain and leads to Shermans Dale, which is about 8 miles away.
How Big is Schlusser?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Schlusser covers a total area of about 7.75 square kilometers. Most of this area, about 7.56 square kilometers, is land. The rest, about 0.19 square kilometers, is water, mainly from the creek.
Who Lives in Schlusser?
In 2000, there were about 4,750 people living in Schlusser. These people lived in 1,953 homes, and 1,384 of these were families.
Community Makeup
Most people in Schlusser are White (about 92.34%). There are also people of African American, Native American, and Asian backgrounds. About 1.66% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Homes
Out of all the homes, about 31.4% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (58.3%) were married couples living together. About 9.5% of homes had a female head of the household without a husband present. Nearly 29.1% of homes were not families.
Age Groups
The people in Schlusser are spread across different age groups:
- About 22.5% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 31.6%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Schlusser was 38 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Schlusser was about $49,299 per year. For families, the average income was about $55,616 per year. The average income for each person in Schlusser was about $22,084. A small number of families (about 1.2%) and people (about 2.0%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Schlusser (Pensilvania) para niños
