Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania

Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania

Geobox|Settlement
name = Pen Argyl
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category = Borough
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etymology = "Pen", Celtic for "mountain;" "Argyl", Greek for "slate rock."
etymology_note = cite web| url =http://www.pahs.org/alumni/history/ourtown/pa_hist.htm | title = "The History of Pen Argyl" | accessdate = 2007-11-12| language = English]
official_name = Borough of Pen Argyl
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country = United States
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state = Pennsylvania
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region = Northampton
region_type = County
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lat_d = 40
lat_m = 52
lat_s = 08
lat_NS = N
long_d = 75
long_m = 15
long_s = 20
long_EW = W
elevation_imperial = 781
elevation_round = 1
area_imperial = 1.4
area_land_imperial = 1.4
area_water_imperial = 0.0
area_water_percentage = auto
area_percentage_round = 2
area_round = 1
population_as_of = 2000
population = 3615
population_density_imperial = 2603.9
population_density_round = 1
established_type = Incorporated
established = 1882
established_note = cite web| url =http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/dam/counties/pdfs/Northampton.pdf | title = "Northampton County - 4th Class" | accessdate = 2007-11-12| language = English]
mayor = Judy Piper
timezone = EST
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
postal_code = 18072
postal_code_type = ZIP code
area_code = 610
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free_type = School District
free = Pen Argyl Area School District


map_caption = Location of Pen Argyl in Northampton County
map1 = Pennsylvania Locator Map.png map1_caption = Location of Pen Argyl in Pennsylvania
map1_locator = Pennsylvania
map2 = Map of USA PA.svg
map2_caption = Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
website = http://www.penargylborough.com/

Pen Argyl is a borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 18 miles (29 km) north of Easton, in the Lehigh Valley region of the state. It is part of Pennsylvania's Slate Belt.cite web| url =http://www.slatebeltchamber.org/aboutsbcc.htm | title = "About Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce" | accessdate = 2007-11-12| language = English]

Population

In 1900, 2,784 people lived in Pen Argyl, and in 1910, 3,967 people lived here. The population was 3,615 as of the 2000 census.

Geography

Pen Argyl is located at coor dms|40|52|8|N|75|15|20|W|city (40.868854, -75.255451)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²) of it is land and 0.71% is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 3,615 people, 1,427 households, and 1,003 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,603.9 people per square mile (1,004.1/km²). There were 1,506 housing units at an average density of 1,084.8/sq mi (418.3/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.81% White, 0.47% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.

There were 1,427 households out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the borough the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $40,066, and the median income for a family was $47,935. Males had a median income of $32,596 versus $23,239 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,145. About 4.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Public education

The borough is served by the Pen Argyl Area School District.

Notable locations and events

Pen Argyl is the resting place of actress Jayne Mansfield, whose family requested to have her body laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery, located on the borough's outskirts. Her heart-shaped gravestone is visible from the road as you pass by the cemetery.

Pen Argyl is also home to the [http://www.nca-usa.org/psp/PenArgyl/ Weona Park Dentzel carousel] , which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Pen Argyl also holds a annual Labor Day parade and carnival. [ [http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-150902390.html Lookout Fire Company parade marches through a sea of flags: In Pen Argyl, the Labor Day event is as big as any holiday celebration. - Morning Call (Allentown, PA) | Encyclopedia.com ] ]

Notable natives and residents

*Kristen Maloney, gymnast and former Olympian.
*Aldo Ray, actor.
*Tighe Scott, NASCAR and modified driver.

References

External links

* [http://www.penargylborough.com/ Borough of Pen Argyl]


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