Village Shires, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Village Shires
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 Village Shires
Location in Pennsylvania
Village Shires
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Northampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2) |
| • Land | 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,946 |
| • Density | 3,245.07/sq mi (1,253.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
18966
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| Area code(s) | 215, 267, and 445 |
| FIPS code | 42-80229 |
Village Shires is a community located in Northampton Township, which is part of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It is in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The U.S. Census Bureau calls it a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a special area used for counting people and collecting data. However, it's not a separate town or city with its own local government. In 2020, about 3,946 people lived in Village Shires.
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Where is Village Shires Located?
Village Shires is found at coordinates 40°12′3″N 74°58′19″W / 40.20083°N 74.97194°W. This location is in southeastern Pennsylvania. The community covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How the Community is Managed
Almost every home in Village Shires is part of the Village Shires Community Association (VSCA). This association helps manage the community.
What the Community Association Does
The VSCA is run by a group of seven people called the Board of Directors. They make important decisions for the community. Their jobs include:
- Approving the budget for community spending.
- Hiring people to manage the community day-to-day.
- Hiring a team to take care of the landscaping.
- Buying equipment needed for the community.
- Working with companies to maintain fun places like parks.
- Setting rules for everyone in the community to follow.
The VSCA offices are located at 3001 East Village Road.
Types of Homes in Village Shires
The VSCA looks after different types of homes. These include:
- Single homes in areas like Heather Valley I and II.
- Townhouses in Country Place I and II, Bridleridge, Natura, and Millpond.
- Six separate groups of condominium homes, such as Beacon Hill and Tamerlane.
These different housing groups work together with the VSCA. They agree to share services like landscaping and snow removal. This helps save money and keep the community looking nice. A company called Danella Management helps oversee these services.
Community Leadership and Rules
Every November, people in the community vote for new members of the VSCA Executive Board. These board members serve for two years. This helps make sure the community always has leaders.
There are also special committees that help the board. For example, the Architectural Control Committee reviews requests from homeowners. They decide if people can make changes or additions to their homes.
The Board of Directors meets every month with the on-site manager. They talk about money, community issues, and how things are going. They also check on the companies they hire for services.
Who Lives in Village Shires?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 4,364 | — | |
| 2000 | 4,137 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,949 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,946 | −0.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Let's look at the people who live in Village Shires, based on information from the year 2000.
Population and Households
In 2000, there were 4,137 people living in Village Shires. These people lived in 1,714 households. A household means all the people living in one home. About 1,064 of these households were families.
The community had about 3,477 people per square mile. There were also 1,751 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Diversity in the Community
Most people in Village Shires were White (about 97.10%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.97% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Family Life
About 29% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half of the households (53.2%) were married couples. About 7.5% were single mothers with no husband present.
The average household had 2.37 people. The average family had 3.11 people.
The population had people of all ages:
- 22.3% were under 18 years old.
- 6.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Village Shires was 41 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 82 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Village Shires was $61,424 per year. For families, the average income was higher, at $83,707 per year. The average income per person in the community was $32,198. Very few families (none) and only 1.0% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included no children under 18 and only 2.7% of people over 64.
See also
In Spanish: Village Shires para niños
