Valley View, York County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Valley View
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Location in York County and the state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Township | Spring Garden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,817 |
| • Density | 3,650/sq mi (1,410/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390427 |
Valley View is a small community located in York County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2010, about 2,817 people lived in Valley View.
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Where is Valley View Located?
Valley View is found within Spring Garden Township. It sits right next to the southeastern edge of the city of York. This makes it easy for residents to access the services and activities available in the larger city.
The area of Valley View is quite small. It covers about 0.8 square miles (which is about 2.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Valley View?
The people who live in Valley View make up a diverse community. According to information from the year 2000, there were 2,743 people living here. These people lived in 1,196 different homes.
Community Makeup
Many types of families and households live in Valley View. About 24.4% of the homes had children under 18 years old living there. Most households, around 59.8%, were married couples living together. About 8.1% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present. The average household had about 2.29 people.
Age Groups in Valley View
The community of Valley View has people of all ages. In 2000, about 19.2% of the population was under 18 years old. This means there are many kids and teenagers in the area. People aged 65 or older made up about 22.2% of the population, showing that many older adults also call Valley View home. The average age of people in Valley View was 43 years old.
