Centerport, Pennsylvania
Centerport is a borough in north central Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 387 at the 2010 census.
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Coordinates: 40°29′12″N 76°00′26″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
County | Berks |
Area | |
• Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
• Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 387 |
• Estimate (2018)[2] | 364 |
• Density | 2,304.60/sq mi (889.88/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 19516 |
Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
FIPS code | 42-12104 |
Website | www |
It is in the Schuylkill Valley School District.
Geography
Centerport is located at 40°29′12″N 76°0′26″W (40.486726, -76.007190).[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), all of it land. It drains southeastward to the nearby Schuylkill River.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1890 | 133 | — | |
1900 | 141 | 6.0% | |
1910 | 111 | −21.3% | |
1920 | 134 | 20.7% | |
1930 | 137 | 2.2% | |
1940 | 191 | 39.4% | |
1950 | 226 | 18.3% | |
1960 | 208 | −8.0% | |
1970 | 227 | 9.1% | |
1980 | 246 | 8.4% | |
1990 | 284 | 15.4% | |
2000 | 327 | 15.1% | |
2010 | 387 | 18.3% | |
Est. 2018 | 364 | [2] | −5.9% |
Sources:[4][5][6] |
At the 2000 census there were 387 people, 149 households, and 107 families living in the borough. The population density was 1,935 people per square mile (758.8/km²). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 750 per square mile (294.1/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.4% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, and 2.6% from other races.. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6%.[5]
There were 149 households, 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 21.5% of households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.93.
The age distribution was 24.0% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 16% 65 or older. The median age was 37.9 years. Males made up 49.1% of the population and females made up 50.9%.
The median household income was $47,115 and the median family income was $51,250. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $20,927. About 2.3% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.
Landmarks
Centerport is known for having a literal nine foot tall "fork" in the road at the intersection of Main St. and Centerport Rd.
Gallery
- Recreation Area.
- Centerport Borough Hall.
- Borough Maintenance Bldg.
- Central Berks Lions Club.
- Amato's Pizza.
References
- "2017 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Mar 24, 2019.
- "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "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 11 June 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
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