Wyomissing Hills, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Wyomissing Hills, Pennsylvania
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Former borough
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Location within Berks County
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 Wyomissing Hills, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Wyomissing Hills, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.7 sq mi (2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.7 sq mi (2 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,568 |
| • Density | 3,670/sq mi (1,420/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Wyomissing Hills was a small town, also known as a borough, located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It joined with the nearby town of Wyomissing in January 2002. Back in 2000, about 2,568 people lived there.
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Where Was Wyomissing Hills?
Wyomissing Hills was located in a specific spot on the map. Its coordinates were 40 degrees, 20 minutes, 5 seconds North and 75 degrees, 58 minutes, 54 seconds West.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough was quite small. It covered about 0.7 square miles (about 1.8 square kilometers) of land. There was no water area within its borders.
Who Lived in Wyomissing Hills?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 2,150 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,469 | 14.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,568 | 4.0% | |
In 2000, there were 2,568 people living in Wyomissing Hills. These people lived in 986 different homes, called households. Out of these, 771 were families.
Most people living there were White. There were also smaller groups of Asian, African American, and people from other backgrounds. About 2% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Households and Families
Many families lived in Wyomissing Hills. About 71% of the households were married couples living together. Some households had children under the age of 18. Other homes had a single parent or people living alone. About 11% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had about 2.6 people. The average family had about 2.98 people.
Age of Residents
The people in Wyomissing Hills had a mix of ages. About 22.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 20.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living there was 46 years.
