Laureldale, Pennsylvania

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Laureldale, Pennsylvania
Borough
Rosedale United Church (1928)
Rosedale United Church (1928)
Location of Laureldale in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Location of Laureldale in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Laureldale is located in Pennsylvania
Laureldale
Laureldale
Location in Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40°23′21″N 75°54′51″W / 40.38917°N 75.91417°W / 40.38917; -75.91417Coordinates: 40°23′21″N 75°54′51″W / 40.38917°N 75.91417°W / 40.38917; -75.91417
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
Area
[1]
 • Total0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2)
 • Land0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
400 ft (100 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,911
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
3,909
 • Density4,825.93/sq mi (1,864.29/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
19605
Area code(s)610 and 484
FIPS code42-41768
Websitewww.laureldaleboro.org

Laureldale is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,911 at the 2010 census.

Laureldale Borough Hall

Geography[]

Laureldale is at

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40°23′21″N 75°54′51″W / 40.38917°N 75.91417°W / 40.38917; -75.91417 (40.389293, -75.914150).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all of it land.

Demographics[]

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Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19403,397—
19503,5855.5%
19604,05113.0%
19704,51911.6%
19804,047−10.4%
19903,726−7.9%
20003,7590.9%
20103,9114.0%
2019 (est.)3,909[2]−0.1%
Sources:[4][5][6]

At the 2010 census there were 3,911 people living in the borough. The racial makeup of the borough was 86.8% White, 2.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 6.8% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.1%.[5]

At the 2000 census there were 3,759 people, 1,636 households, and 1,073 families living in the borough. The population density was 4,618.7 people per square mile (1,791.8/km²). There were 1,685 housing units at an average density of 2,070.4 per square mile (803.2/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.90% White, 0.74% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.02% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.43%.[5]

There were 1,636 households, 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.2% of households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.80.

The age distribution was 20.2% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median household income was $42,951 and the median family income was $48,846. Males had a median income of $37,650 versus $24,924 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $20,522. About 0.9% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Gallery[]

  • Calvary Lutheran Church (1956).

  • Centre Square Barbers on Kutztown Rd.

  • Grumpy's Bar on Elizabeth Ave.

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 17 June 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
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