Wayne Heights, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Wayne Heights, Pennsylvania
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 Wayne Heights, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Wayne Heights, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Franklin |
| Township | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km2) |
| • Land | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,606 |
| • Density | 1,193/sq mi (460.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17268
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| FIPS code | 42-81808 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1190713 |
Wayne Heights is a small community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for collecting information, but it's not an official town or city with its own local government. In 2020, about 2,606 people lived here.
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Where is Wayne Heights?
Wayne Heights is located in the southeastern part of Franklin County. It sits east of the center of Washington Township. The community is next to the borough of Waynesboro on its west side. To its east, you'll find the community of Rouzerville.
Getting Around Wayne Heights
Pennsylvania Route 16 is the main road that goes through Wayne Heights. It's often called Main Street. If you travel west on Route 16, you'll reach Greencastle about 10 miles away. Going east on the same road will take you to Blue Ridge Summit, which is about 5 miles away.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Wayne Heights covers a total area of about 5.5 square kilometers (about 2.1 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Wayne Heights?
The census helps us understand the people living in Wayne Heights. In 2000, there were 1,805 people living here. These people lived in 758 households, and 567 of those were families.
Diversity in the Community
Most people in Wayne Heights are White, making up about 96.18% of the population in 2000. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.89% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- Out of all the households, about 25.5% had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households, about 68.6%, were married couples living together.
- About 5.5% of households were led by a single female.
- Around 21.6% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- About 12.3% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
- The average household had 2.36 people, and the average family had 2.74 people.
Age Groups
The population in Wayne Heights includes people of all ages:
- About 18.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 24.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Wayne Heights was 45 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Wayne Heights was about $43,641 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $53,036 per year. Only a small number of people, about 1.5% of the population, were living below the poverty line. This included no one under 18 and about 2.0% of those over 64.
See also
In Spanish: Wayne Heights para niños
