Weigelstown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Weigelstown
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Location in York County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Township | Dover |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km2) |
| • Land | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,136 |
| • Density | 2,613/sq mi (1,009/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390462 |
Weigelstown is a community located in York County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but does not have its own official local government. In 2020, about 15,136 people lived there.
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Where is Weigelstown?
Weigelstown is found within Dover Township. It covers an area of about 15 square kilometers (5.8 square miles). All of this area is land.
People and Population in Weigelstown
Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how many people live in an area and what their lives are like.
Population Growth Over Time
Weigelstown has grown quite a bit over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 10,117 | — | |
| 2010 | 12,875 | 27.3% | |
| 2020 | 15,136 | 17.6% | |
- In 2000, there were 10,117 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 12,875.
- In 2020, it reached 15,136 people.
Understanding Population Density
Population density tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. In Weigelstown, the population density was about 1,740 people per square mile in 2000. This means a lot of people live close together in this area. There were also about 700 housing units per square mile.
Who Lives in Weigelstown?
In 2000, there were 3,933 households in Weigelstown. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 2,890 were families.
- About 33% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (60%) were married couples living together.
- About 21% of households were people living alone.
- The average household had 2.52 people.
- The average family had 2.92 people.
Age and Income
The people in Weigelstown have different ages.
- About 24% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The "median age" was 38 years. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older.
In 2000, the median income for a household was $45,095 per year. The median income for a family was $51,343 per year. "Median income" means that half the households or families earned more than this amount, and half earned less.
See also
In Spanish: Weigelstown para niños
