Hummels Wharf, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Hummels Wharf
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Snyder |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| • Land | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
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(2000)
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| • Total | 641 |
| • Density | 2,370/sq mi (920/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Hummels Wharf is a census-designated place (CDP) in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 641 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Hummels Wharf is located at 40°50′5″N 76°50′12″W / 40.83472°N 76.83667°W (40.834638, -76.836753).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 641 people, 314 households, and 184 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,254.1 people per square mile (883.9/km2). There were 336 housing units at an average density of 1,181.5/sq mi (463.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.04% White, 0.47% African American, 1.25% Asian, 0.94% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.
There were 314 households, out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.63.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 19.2% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $24,600, and the median income for a family was $25,781. Males had a median income of $38,942 versus $25,109 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,218. About 14.1% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.
Parks and recreation
Local government is participating in a regional effort to increase and improve outdoor recreation in Eastern Snyder County. A regional plan has been developed by Shamokin Dam borough, Selingrove borough, Monroe Township, and Penn Township officials. Their hope is to garner state tax dollars through grant and matching fund applications. Officials assert that a poll of 10% of residents showed that they were willing to pay higher taxes to add more recreation facilities to the area.
The East Snyder Park is a multi-use facility which is under development using state grants and local donations. It is located along the upper end of University Ave. near Rt. 522, at the location of the existing Penn Township ball fields. The master plan of the park calls for nine professional grade horseshoe pits, baseball, softball, football and soccer fields, a preschool playground with age appropriate apparatus (Kaboom grant) a playground for older children, and a small wetland conservation education area. The facilities are governed by the East Snyder Regional Recreation Association, a 501 (c) organization with a board made up of interested parties, local youth recreation organization representatives and area government officials.
One concept brought out in the Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan is for the region to market riverfront recreation opportunities. This is being actively promoted by the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership.
Susquehanna River Shady Nook PP&L electric company donated 4.7 acres of land to the township for a public boat access in Hummels Wharf. From U.S. routes 11 and 15 in Selinsgrove, turn right at Sheetz, then at the curve drive straight ahead. At the stop sign, turn left to access the area. The hours of operation are 24 hours, 7 days a week. Activities include unlimited-horsepower boating, shallow-draft, lightweight fishing boats, canoes and inflatables. Shore fishing is permitted with a Pennsylvania fishing license. Parking is available in a large lot and a surfaced ramp is maintained.
Libraries
The Selinsgrove Community Library is a public library that is part of the Snyder County Library system. Patrons have free use of the PA Power Library and Access Pennsylvania which provide extensive onlline resources for children and adults. The library is on the corner of High Street and Pine Street, one block west of Market Street in downtown Selinsgrove. A small book exchange cart is hosted in the U.S. Post Office building on Rte 11&15, Hummels Wharf.
The Selinsgrove Area High School Media Center is open to the public one evening a week during the school year.
Degenstein Community Library is located at 40 South Fifth Street, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA 17801 570-286-2461
The State Library of Pennsylvania Commonwealth & Walnut Sts., Harrisburg, PA. This library provides information for State Government and citizens, collects and preserves Pennsylvania's written heritage through materials published for, by, and about Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Hummels Wharf para niños
