Trevose, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Trevose, Pennsylvania
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Intersection of Old Street Road and Brownsville Road
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Location of Trevose in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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 Trevose, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Trevose, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Bensalem, Lower Southampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.706 sq mi (1.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.706 sq mi (1.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
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| • Total | 3,550 |
| • Density | 5,028/sq mi (1,941/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19053
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| Area code(s) | 215, 267 and 445 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1189750 |
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Pennsylvania Historical Marker
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| Designated: | October 29, 1946 |
Trevose is a small community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it's not an official town or city with its own local government. Trevose is located within two larger areas: Bensalem and Lower Southampton townships.
Before 2010, Trevose was part of a larger area called Feasterville-Trevose. But for the 2010 census, it was divided into two separate places. Important roads like U.S. 1 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike pass through Trevose. Its main road, Brownsville Road, acts as the border between the two townships it belongs to. In 2010, about 3,550 people lived in Trevose.
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What is the History of Trevose?
Trevose got its name from the Growden Mansion. This mansion was the home of an early settler named Joseph Growden. He named his new home after his old one in England. Joseph Growden was from Cornwall, a region in England. The word "Trevose" comes from the Cornish word "Trenfos," which means "farm."
What is the Climate Like in Trevose?
Trevose has a climate known as a Humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and mild winters. Even though most summer days are only a little humid, sometimes it can get very hot and sticky. The highest temperature ever recorded in Trevose was 102.9°F (39.4°C) on July 22, 2011.
Rainfall and Snowfall in Trevose
The wettest month in Trevose is usually July. This is also when the most thunderstorms happen. The most rain ever recorded in one day was 6.73 inches (171 mm) on August 27, 2011.
In winter, the coldest average temperature is around 1.2°F (-17.1°C). The coldest temperature ever recorded was -9.0°F (-22.8°C) on January 22, 1984. Sometimes, it can feel even colder because of the wind chill. Trevose gets about 25.1 inches (63.8 cm) of snow each year. Big snowstorms, especially from December to February, happen every few years.
Tornado Activity in Trevose
On July 29, 2021, Trevose was hit by a very strong EF3 tornado. This type of tornado is quite powerful. Many people saw and recorded the tornado as it hit a car dealership.
| Climate data for Trevose. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m), 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2019 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 71.7 (22.1) |
78.0 (25.6) |
87.2 (30.7) |
94.1 (34.5) |
95.3 (35.2) |
96.6 (35.9) |
102.9 (39.4) |
100.5 (38.1) |
98.3 (36.8) |
93.7 (34.3) |
81.3 (27.4) |
76.1 (24.5) |
102.9 (39.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 40.5 (4.7) |
43.3 (6.3) |
51.4 (10.8) |
63.2 (17.3) |
72.7 (22.6) |
81.9 (27.7) |
86.1 (30.1) |
84.5 (29.2) |
77.7 (25.4) |
66.4 (19.1) |
55.6 (13.1) |
44.4 (6.9) |
64.0 (17.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 32.5 (0.3) |
34.6 (1.4) |
42.0 (5.6) |
52.7 (11.5) |
62.1 (16.7) |
71.6 (22.0) |
76.2 (24.6) |
74.8 (23.8) |
67.6 (19.8) |
56.1 (13.4) |
46.4 (8.0) |
36.6 (2.6) |
54.5 (12.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24.4 (−4.2) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
32.5 (0.3) |
42.1 (5.6) |
51.4 (10.8) |
61.3 (16.3) |
66.3 (19.1) |
65.0 (18.3) |
57.5 (14.2) |
45.8 (7.7) |
37.3 (2.9) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
44.9 (7.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −9.0 (−22.8) |
−1.9 (−18.8) |
4.5 (−15.3) |
18.2 (−7.7) |
34.2 (1.2) |
43.0 (6.1) |
49.3 (9.6) |
43.9 (6.6) |
37.2 (2.9) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
13.6 (−10.2) |
0.1 (−17.7) |
−9.0 (−22.8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.54 (90) |
2.73 (69) |
4.15 (105) |
3.97 (101) |
4.32 (110) |
4.32 (110) |
5.17 (131) |
4.39 (112) |
4.36 (111) |
3.74 (95) |
3.60 (91) |
3.96 (101) |
48.25 (1,226) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.1 (18) |
8.8 (22) |
3.8 (9.7) |
0.7 (1.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
4.3 (11) |
25.1 (64) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 65.7 | 62.8 | 58.3 | 57.5 | 62.2 | 65.4 | 66.2 | 68.2 | 69.3 | 68.8 | 67.2 | 67.9 | 65.0 |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 21.9 (−5.6) |
23.2 (−4.9) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
38.1 (3.4) |
49.0 (9.4) |
59.4 (15.2) |
64.1 (17.8) |
63.6 (17.6) |
57.2 (14.0) |
46.0 (7.8) |
36.1 (2.3) |
27.0 (−2.8) |
42.9 (6.1) |
| Source: PRISM | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Trevose?
The 2010 U.S. census collected information about the people living in Trevose.
- Most of the people (93.6%) were White.
- About 1.9% were African-American.
- Around 2.4% were Asian.
- A small number (0.2%) were American Indian or Alaska Native.
- Very few (0.1%) were Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander.
- About 1.2% were of two or more races.
- Roughly 3% of the population identified as Hispanic.
Education Levels in Trevose
Trevose has a well-educated population.
- 5% of the people have a Master’s Degree.
- 16% have a Bachelor’s Degree.
- 26% have some college education or an Associate degree.
- 38% have a High School Diploma.
- 14% have less than a High School Diploma.
Population Details
In Trevose, 54% of the population is female and 48% is male. About 22% of the people are under 18 years old. Around 13% of the population is over 65 years old.
Income and Employment
As of 2010, the average household income in Trevose was $82,413 per year. The average income for an individual was $34,943. The unemployment rate in Trevose is 6.5%. The number of people living in poverty is very low, at only 1%.
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In Spanish: Trevose para niños
