Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania
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St. John's Lutheran Church
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Location of Shiremanstown in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
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 Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cumberland |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,569 |
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1,628 |
| • Density | 5,320.26/sq mi (2,052.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17011
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-70384 |
Shiremanstown is a small town, called a borough, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's located near Hampden Township to the north and Lower Allen Township to the south. Shiremanstown is also part of the larger Harrisburg and Carlisle area. In 2010, about 1,569 people lived there.
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A Look at Shiremanstown's History
Before 1797, a German Reformed church and school were started near Shiremanstown. This place became known as the "Peace Church." Almost 100 years later, the old log building was still used, but only as a school.
As the towns around it grew, the church's group of followers also got bigger. This group eventually became known as St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. In 1897, the church leaders bought an old church building in Shiremanstown called Messiah church. This building was first used for evening services. Later, it became the main church home during winter. It was used regularly until a fire destroyed it on September 2, 1908.
Where is Shiremanstown Located?
Shiremanstown is in the eastern part of Cumberland County. You can find it at coordinates 40°13′22″N 76°57′15″W / 40.222889°N 76.954159°W. The town is bordered by Hampden Township to the north. To the south, it shares a border with Lower Allen Township.
Shiremanstown is about 6 miles (10 km) southwest of Harrisburg. Harrisburg is the capital city of Pennsylvania. The United States Census Bureau says that Shiremanstown covers about 0.31 square miles (0.77 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the borough.
Who Lives in Shiremanstown?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 404 | — | |
| 1890 | 432 | 6.9% | |
| 1900 | 504 | 16.7% | |
| 1910 | 545 | 8.1% | |
| 1920 | 635 | 16.5% | |
| 1930 | 731 | 15.1% | |
| 1940 | 777 | 6.3% | |
| 1950 | 887 | 14.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,212 | 36.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,773 | 46.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,719 | −3.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,567 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,521 | −2.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,569 | 3.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,628 | 3.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,521 people living in Shiremanstown. These people lived in 719 households. About 407 of these households were families. The town had about 5,106 people per square mile (1,971 people per square kilometer).
There were 742 housing units in the borough. On average, there were about 2,491 housing units per square mile (962 per square kilometer).
What is the Population Makeup?
Most people in Shiremanstown are White, making up about 95.33% of the population. Other groups include:
- African American: 0.53%
- Native American: 0.07%
- Asian: 2.43%
- Other races: 0.33%
- Two or more races: 1.31%
About 0.53% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
How Do People Live?
Out of 719 households, 22.5% had children under 18 living with them. About 46.2% were married couples living together. In 8.8% of households, a female was the head of the house with no husband present. Also, 43.3% of households were not families.
About 38.0% of all households were made up of single individuals. In 11.7% of these, the person living alone was 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.12 people. The average family had 2.83 people.
Age and Income in Shiremanstown
The population in Shiremanstown was spread out by age:
- Under 18 years old: 20.2%
- 18 to 24 years old: 7.0%
- 25 to 44 years old: 29.9%
- 45 to 64 years old: 23.6%
- 65 years old or older: 19.3%
The average age in Shiremanstown was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 84.6 males. If you look at females aged 18 and over, there were 84.5 males for every 100 females.
The average income for a household in the borough was $43,971. For a family, the average income was $55,268. Males earned an average of $37,500, while females earned $30,326. The average income per person in the borough was $21,812.
About 1.8% of families and 5.0% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 3.5% of those under 18 and 2.8% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Shiremanstown para niños
