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Encyclopedia > Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Seal of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Seal
Map
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Dauphin County
Location in the state of Pennsylvania
Statistics
Formed March 4, 1785
Seat Harrisburg
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

1,444 km² (558 mi²)
1,360 km² (525 mi²)
84 km² (32 mi²
Population
 - (2000)
 -
({{{census estimate yr}}})
 -
Density

251,798
185/km² 
Website: www.dauphincounty.org


Dauphin County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania and is one of four counties comprising the greater Harrisburg metropolitan area. As of 2004, the population is 253,282. The county contains the city of Harrisburg, which has served as the state capital since 1812. Image File history File links Dauphin_County_PA_new_seal. ... This is a newly revised seal for the County of Dauphin, Pennsylvania, which was implimented in the late 1990s. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Pennsylvania_highlighting_Dauphin_County. ... March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (64th in leap years). ... 1785 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Downtown Harrisburg Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded c. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... The Twenty-second United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Density (symbol: ρ - Greek: rho) is a measure of mass per unit of volume. ... Originally, in continental Europe, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count. ... A state of the United States (U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states, four of which officially favor the term commonwealth which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 33rd 119,283 km² 255 km 455 km 2. ... Downtown Harrisburg Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded c. ... It has been designated the: International Year of Rice (by the United Nations) International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO) 2004 World Health Day topic was Road Safety (by World Health Organization) Year of the Monkey (by the Chinese calendar) See the world in... 1812 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...


Dauphin County was created on March 4, 1785 from part of Lancaster County and named for the Dauphin, the heir to the throne of France. Its county seat is Harrisburg.6 March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (64th in leap years). ... 1785 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Lancaster County is a county located in the south-central portion of the state of Pennsylvania in the Susquehanna Valley. ... For other uses, see Dauphin (disambiguation). ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Downtown Harrisburg Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded c. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,444 km² (558 mi²). 1,360 km² (525 mi²) of it is land and 84 km² (32 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.78% water. The county is bound to its western border by the Susquehanna River. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... The Susquehanna River is a river in the northeastern United States. ...


Adjacent counties

Cumberland County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania and is one of four counties comprising the greater Harrisburg metropolitan area. ... Perry County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Lancaster County is a county located in the south-central portion of the state of Pennsylvania in the Susquehanna Valley. ... Location in the state of Pennsylvania Formed 1813 Seat Lebanon Area  - Total  - Water 939 km² (363 mi²) 2 km² (1 mi²) 0. ... York County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Location in the state of Pennsylvania Formed Seat Pottsville Area  - Total  - Water 2,027 km² (778 mi²) 11 km² (4 mi²) 0. ... Northumberland County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ...

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 251,798 people, 102,670 households, and 66,119 families residing in the county. The population density was 185/km² (479/mi²). There were 111,133 housing units at an average density of 82/km² (212/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 77.11% White, 16.91% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.96% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.97% from other races, and 1.85% from two or more races. 4.13% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 102,670 households out of which 29.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.60% were married couples living together, 12.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.60% were non-families. 30.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...


In the county, the population was spread out with 24.30% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 30.10% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.80 males.


Municipalities in Dauphin County

Cities

  • Harrisburg is the only incorporated city in Dauphin County.

A panorama of Sydney, Australia at night. ... Downtown Harrisburg Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded c. ... Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA consists of the following neighborhoods: Allison Hill Bellevue Park Camp Curtin Capital District (not to be confused with State Capitol Complex) Central Business District (Downtown Harrisburg) City Island East Harrisburg Engletown Italian Lake Midtown Northern Tier Shipoke South Harrisburg Uptown Historic Districts 6th Street Historic District Allison...

Boroughs

A borough is a local government administrative subdivision used in the Canadian province of Quebec, in some states of the United States, and formerly in New Zealand. ... Berrysburg is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Dauphin is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Elizabethville is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Gratz is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Halifax is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Highspire is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Hummelstown is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Lykens is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Middletown is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on the Susquehanna River, nine miles (15 km) southeast of Harrisburg. ... Millersburg is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Paxtang is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Penbrook is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Pillow is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Royalton is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Steelton is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Williamstown is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ...

Townships

A township in the United States refers to a small geographic area, ranging in size from 6 to 54 square miles (15. ... Conewago Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Derry Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... East Hanover Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Halifax Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Jackson Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Jefferson Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Londonderry Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Lower Paxton Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Lower Swatara Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Lykens Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Middle Paxton Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Mifflin Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Reed Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Rush Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... South Hanover Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Susquehanna Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Swatara Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Upper Paxton Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Washington Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Wayne Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... West Hanover Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Wiconisco Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Williams Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ...

Unicorporated and Census-designated places

It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Bressler-Enhaut-Oberlin is a census-designated place located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Colonial Park is a census-designated place located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Hershey is also the name of a candy company see: Hersheys Hershey is an unincorporated community within Derry Township in Dauphin County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, 10 miles (16 km) east of Harrisburg. ... Lawnton is a census-designated place located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Linglestown is a census-designated place located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Paxtonia is a census-designated place located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Progress is a census-designated place located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Rutherford is a census-designated place located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Skyline View is a census-designated place located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ...

Education

Colleges and universities

The Dixon University Center, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is the location of the Office of the Chancellor and the central headquarters for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). ... Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) is a community college in the United States serving the greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania metropolitan area. ... Harrisburg University of Science and Technology The Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a public university located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that integrates an affiliated regional math and science magnet high school and business incubator within its university programs. ... Penn State Harrisburg is an undergraduate college and graduate school of the Pennsylvania State University, one of the largest and most widely recognized institutions in the nation. ... The sprawling complex of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center from above. ... Temple University is a university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ...

Public School Districts

  • Central Dauphin School District
  • Derry Township School District
  • Halifax Area School District
  • Harrisburg School District
  • Lower Dauphin School District
  • Middletown Area School District
  • Millersburg School District
  • Steelton-Highspire School District
  • Susquehanna Township School District
  • Upper Dauphin School District

Central Dauphin School District is located in Dauphin County, PA and was created in 1954 with the combination of four smaller school districts: Lower Paxton, Middle Paxton, West Hanover, and Swatara. ... The Harrisburg School District is a public school district based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. ...

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Municipalities and communities of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
(County seat: Harrisburg)
Cities Harrisburg
Boroughs Berrysburg | Dauphin | Elizabethville | Gratz | Halifax | Highspire | Hummelstown | Lykens | Middletown | Millersburg | Paxtang | Penbrook | Pillow | Royalton | Steelton | Williamstown
Townships Conewago Twp. | Derry Twp. | East Hanover Twp. | Halifax Twp. | Jackson Twp. | Jefferson Twp. | Londonderry Twp. | Lower Paxton Twp. | Lower Swatara Twp. | Lykens Twp. | Middle Paxton Twp. | Mifflin Twp. | Reed Twp. | Rush Township | South Hanover Twp. | Susquehanna Twp. | Swatara Twp. | Upper Paxton Twp. | Washington Twp. | Wayne Twp. | West Hanover Twp. | Wiconisco Twp. | Williams Twp.
Communities and CDPs Bressler-Enhaut-Oberlin | Colonial Park | Hershey | Lawnton | Linglestown | Paxtonia | Progress | Rutherford | Skyline View
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Capital: Harrisburg
Metropolitan areas: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | Altoona | Erie | Harrisburg-Carlisle-Lebanon | Johnstown | Lancaster | Philadelphia | Pittsburgh | Reading | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre | State College | Williamsport | York-Hanover
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Dauphin County, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (367 words)
Dauphin County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania and is one of four counties comprising the greater Harrisburg metropolitan area.
Dauphin County was created on March 4, 1785 from part of Lancaster County and named for the Dauphin, the heir to the throne of France.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.30% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 30.10% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older.
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