Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania

Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
Official logo of Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania
Keystone Marker
Location in Adams County and the state of Pennsylvania.
Location in Adams County and the state of Pennsylvania.
Coordinates: 39°56′57″N 77°08′46″W / 39.94917°N 77.14611°W / 39.94917; -77.14611
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyAdams
TownshipTyrone
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2)
 • Land0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
571 ft (174 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
509
 • Density728.18/sq mi (281.20/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code717
GNIS feature ID1176772[3]
FIPS code42-33632

Heidlersburg is an unincorporated community and census-designated place that is located in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 509.[4]

History

Heidlersburg was formerly known as Starry Town.[citation needed] There is a volunteer fire company, Company 25. The two churches in Heidlersburg are Heidlersburg United Brethren in Christ Church and St. Mark's Lutheran Church.

Geography

Heidlersburg is located at the crossroads of Pennsylvania Route 234 and Old Harrisburg Road, the former U.S. Route 15. Route 15 now bypasses the town to the east, with access from an exit at Route 234. Gettysburg is 9 miles (14 km) to the south, and Harrisburg is 28 miles (45 km) to the north.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010707—
2020509−28.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

Education

It is in the Upper Adams School District.[6]

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Heidlersburg CDP, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Adams County, PA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 18, 2024. - Text list