Spring Ridge, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Spring Ridge is a small community in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2010, about 1,003 people lived there.
Quick facts for kids
Spring Ridge, Pennsylvania
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 Spring Ridge, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Spring Ridge, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Township | Spring |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.9 sq mi (2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.9 sq mi (2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
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| • Total | 1,003 |
| • Density | 1,110/sq mi (430/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19610
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| Area code(s) | 610 |
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Where is Spring Ridge Located?
Spring Ridge is found in Spring Township, which is part of Berks County. It's located at coordinates 40°21′1″N 75°59′26″W / 40.35028°N 75.99056°W.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Spring Ridge covers an area of about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Interestingly, Spring Ridge is known as the wealthiest place in Berks County.
Who Lives in Spring Ridge?
In 2000, there were 786 people living in Spring Ridge. These people lived in 370 households, and 251 of those were families.
Community Makeup
Most people living in Spring Ridge are White (about 92.75%). There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 2.42% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 370 households, about 20% had children under 18 living with them. A large number, 61.4%, were married couples living together. About 28% of households were made up of individuals living alone.
Age Groups
The community has a mix of ages. About 17.4% of the people were under 18 years old. The largest group, 32.6%, was between 45 and 64 years old. A significant portion, 26.3%, were 65 years or older. The average age in Spring Ridge was 52 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Spring Ridge para niños
