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Encyclopedia > Hatboro, Pennsylvania
York Road Northbound, Hatboro, PA
York Road Northbound, Hatboro, PA

Hatboro is a borough located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 7,393. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1536x2048, 2214 KB) Summary Description: York Road Northbound, Hatboro PA Author: Aaron Kuhn Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Hatboro, Pennsylvania Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1536x2048, 2214 KB) Summary Description: York Road Northbound, Hatboro PA Author: Aaron Kuhn Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Hatboro, Pennsylvania Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Montgomery County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

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Geography

Hatboro is located at 40°10'39" North, 75°6'16" West (40.177635, -75.104424)GR1. 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. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²). 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. 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 the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 7,393 people, 3,041 households, and 1,955 families residing in the borough. The population density is 2,010.2/km² (5,217.5/mi²). There are 3,121 housing units at an average density of 848.6/km² (2,202.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 95.74% White, 1.95% African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. 1.45% of the population are 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. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 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 are 3,041 households out of which 30.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% are married couples living together, 10.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% are non-families. 30.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 3.07. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...


In the borough the population is spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.4 males.


The median income for a household in the borough is $44,901, and the median income for a family is $58,063. Males have a median income of $37,291 versus $30,934 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $21,911. 3.3% of the population and 1.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.4% of those under the age of 18 and 7.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


History

This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... In general, the word colonial means of or relating to a colony. In United States history, the term Colonial is used to refer to the period before US independence. ... The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen of her North American colonies. ... The Battle of Crooked Billet was a battle of the American Revolution and was fought on 1 May 1778. ... This article is about the month of May. ... 1778 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the successful Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and later became the first President of the United States, an office to which he was elected twice (1789-1797). ...

Education

The following school districts have schools within the boundaries of Hatboro:

  • Hatboro-Horsham School District
  • Upper Moreland School District

The Hatboro-Horsham School District is located in Montgomery County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ...

External links

Government Sites:

Commerce:

Community Groups:

  • Hatboro Rotary Club

History:

  • The Millbrook Society - " ... a non-profit organization, whose mission is historical preservation, education, presentation, and Archaeology; with an emphasis on local history. We serve as the Historical commission and Historical Society for the Borough of Hatboro, Pennsylvania ..."
  • Upper Moreland Historical Association - "The Upper Moreland Historical Association is a non-profit organization founded by a group of citizens concerned that the community's significant and colorful history not be forgotten."
  • Old York Road Historical Society - "The Old York Road Historical Society was founded in 1936 to study and preserve the history and folklore of the communities along and adjacent to Old York Road from Philadelphia to New Hope."
  • "Historic Hatboro" Pictures by John Citrone
  • Maps and aerial photos



Seal of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Municipalities and communities of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
(County seat: Norristown)
Boroughs Ambler | Bridgeport | Bryn Athyn | Collegeville | Conshohocken | East Greenville | Green Lane | Hatboro | Hatfield | Jekintown | Lansdale | Narberth | Norristown | North Wales | Pennsburgh | Pottstown | Red Hill | Rockledge | Royersford | Schwenksville | Souderton | Trappe | West Conshohocken |
Townships Abington Twp. | Cheltenham Twp. | Douglass Twp. | East Norriton Twp. | Franconia Twp. | Hatfield Twp. | Horsham Twp. | Limerick Twp. | Lower Frederick Twp | Lower Gwynedd Twp. | Lower Merion Twp | Lower Moreland Twp. | Lower Pottsgrove Twp. | Lower Providence Twp | Lower Salford Twp | Marlborough Twp. | Montgomery Twp. | New Hanover Twp. | Perkiomen Twp. | Plymouth Tep. | Salford Twp. | Skippack Twp. | Springfield Twp. | Towamencin Twp. | Upper Dublin Twp. | Upper Frederick Twp. | Upper Gwynedd Twp. | Upper Hanover Twp. | Upper Merion Twp. | Upper Moreland Twp. | Upper Pottsgrove Twp. | Upper Providence Twp. | Upper Salford Twp. | West Norriton Twp. | West Pottsgrove Twp. | Whitemarsh Twp. | Whitpain Twp | Worcester Twp |
Communities and CDPs Ardmore | Audubon | Bala Cynwyd | Blue Bell | Bryn Mawr | Dresher | Eagleville | Elkins Park | Evansburg | Flourtown | Fort Washington | Gilbertsville | Gladwyne | Glenside | Halfway House | Harleysville | Horsham | King of Prussia | Kulpsville | Lafayette Hill | Maple Glen | Melrose Park | Merion | Montgomeryville | Oreland | Penn Wynne | Plymouth Meeting | Pottsgrive | Rosemont | Sanatoga | Skippack | Spring House | Spring Mount | Stowe | Trooper | Villanova | Wollow Grove | Wyncote | Wyndmoor

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