New Holland, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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New Holland, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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House on West Main Street
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| Etymology: Holland | |
Location in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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 New Holland, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
New Holland, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 5,378 |
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5,464 |
| • Density | 2,812.15/sq mi (1,085.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17557
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| Area codes | 717 Exchanges: 351, 354, 355 |
New Holland (Pennsylvania Dutch: Seischwamm) is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,378, up from 5,092 in the 2000 census.
History
New Holland was settled in 1728 by John Michael and John Phillip Ranc (Ranck). Before it became known as New Holland, it had been called Hog Swamp, Earltown and New Design. New Holland, Pennsylvania is the twin city of Longvic, France.
The New Holland Machine Company and John Casper Stoever Log House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
New Holland is located at 40°6′8″N 76°5′16″W / 40.10222°N 76.08778°W (40.102095, -76.087646). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 672 | — | |
| 1870 | 778 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,005 | 29.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,060 | 5.5% | |
| 1900 | 902 | −14.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,106 | 22.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,453 | 31.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,725 | 18.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,153 | 24.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,602 | 20.9% | |
| 1960 | 3,425 | 31.6% | |
| 1970 | 3,971 | 15.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,147 | 4.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,484 | 8.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,092 | 13.6% | |
| 2010 | 5,378 | 5.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 5,464 | 1.6% | |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 5,092 people, 2,084 households, and 1,448 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,444.2 people per square mile (945.2/km2). There were 2,159 housing units at an average density of 1,036.3 per square mile (400.8/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 90.34% White, 1.02% African American, 0.08% Native American, .025% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.57% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.42% of the population.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $44,446, and the median income for a family was $50,758. Males had a median income of $37,002 versus $25,766 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $20,187. About 3.4% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.
Culture
The New Holland Farmer's Fair is an annual festival held in New Holland.
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John Casper Stoever Log House
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New Holland Machine Company, c. 1895
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New Holland Borough Sign in front of Garden Spot High School
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Keystone marker and Sister City sign on route 23 near Garden Spot High School
Notable people
- John Wesley Davis, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
- Todd O'Brien, professional Armenian basketball player
- Brenda Stauffer, bronze medal recipient in the 1984 Summer Olympics
- Richard Winters, WWII officer and veteran of D-Day, Market Garden, Carentan and the Battle of the Bulge; main character in Band of Brothers
See also
In Spanish: New Holland (Pensilvania) para niños
