Strausstown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Strausstown, Pennsylvania
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Zion Blue Mountain Church in Strausstown
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Location of Strausstown in Berks County, Pennsylvania
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 Strausstown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Strausstown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Township | Upper Tulpehocken |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 342 |
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345 |
| • Density | 2,103.66/sq mi (814.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19559
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-74744 |
Strausstown is a small community in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It used to be a special type of town called a borough. In 2010, about 342 people lived there.
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Where is Strausstown?
Strausstown is located at 40°29′31″N 76°11′3″W / 40.49194°N 76.18417°W. It's a very small place, covering only about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers) of land.
The town was started in 1840 by a person named John Strauss. It's found near where several small streams begin, which then flow into Northkill Creek.
In 2016, the people of Strausstown voted to join with the nearby Upper Tulpehocken Township. This means it is no longer a separate borough.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Strausstown has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 310 | — | |
| 1930 | 326 | — | |
| 1940 | 339 | 4.0% | |
| 1950 | 368 | 8.6% | |
| 1960 | 380 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 401 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 377 | −6.0% | |
| 1990 | 353 | −6.4% | |
| 2000 | 339 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 342 | 0.9% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 345 | 0.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 339 people living in Strausstown. These people lived in 139 homes. Most of the people were White (98.23%). A small number were Asian (1.47%) or from two or more races (0.29%).
About 28.8% of the homes had children under 18. Many homes (52.5%) were married couples. About 14.4% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average age of people in Strausstown in 2000 was 37 years old. About 23.3% of the population was under 18.
Fun Things to Do in Strausstown
The Strausstown Rod and Gun Club often holds trap shooting events. These events are popular and bring some of the best shooters to the area.
Every year, the Strausstown Lions Club Park hosts a special event. It's called the Antique Auto Show & Flea Market. You can see old cars and find unique items at the flea market.
Images for kids
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Old bank building in Strausstown.
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The Post Office in Strausstown.
See also
In Spanish: Strausstown para niños
