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Prospect Park is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,594 at the 2000 census. It originated as a bedroom community of Philadelphia. It is located within ten miles of Center City, Philadelphia, with convenient rail access (SEPTA, and connection to Amtrak). A borough is an administrative division used in various countries. ...
Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ...
Official language(s) English, Pennsylvania Dutch Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area Ranked 33rd - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²) - Width 280 miles (455 km) - Length 160 miles (255 km) - % water 2. ...
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Geography
Prospect Park is located at 39°53′9″N, 75°18′26″W (39.885712, -75.307166)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.9 km² (0.8 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 6,594 people, 2,577 households, and 1,600 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,440.5/km² (8,859.7/mi²). There were 2,683 housing units at an average density of 1,399.9/km² (3,604.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.44% White, 1.38% African American, 0.12% Native American, 1.74% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
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. ...
Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...
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 2,577 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.20. “Matrimony†redirects here. ...
In the borough the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $45,244, and the median income for a family was $51,966. Males had a median income of $38,914 versus $30,717 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,801. There are 3.6% of families living below the poverty line and 4.3% of the population, including 2.6% of under eighteens and 12.1% of those over 64. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
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Education Students living in Prospect Park attend classes within the Interboro School District, which consists of Prospect Park and its neighboring regions Glenolden, Norwood, and Tinicum Township. // Interboro School District Interboro is a school district in southeastern Pennsylvania. ...
Glenolden is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ...
Norwood is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ...
Tinicum Township is a census-designated place and township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ...
The school district's administration offices are located within the borough, as is Interboro High School. A school located in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania, IHS contains 1,500 (rough estimate) students. ...
History Prospect Hill Baptist Church in Prospect Park claims a prominent role in instituting the phrase "In God We Trust" on United States coins and currency. A former Pastor Mark R. Watkinson felt that the civil war was going to leave the country with a bad name, "brother fighting brother in a civil war", and wrote a letter to then Sam Chase, Secretary of the Treasury, suggesting "God, Liberty, Law," be put on the coins. Salmon P. Chase acted on Watkinson's letter by referring the matter to James B. Longacre, Mint Engraver. A Committee later settled on "In God we Trust" and the words first appeared on a 2 Cent coin. A sign has hung on the outside of the Church for many years announcing the birthplace of the phrase." In God We Trust on the twenty dollar bill In God We Trust is the national motto of the United States of America. ...
Nightlife Prospect Park is home to Marty Magee's Irish Pub located in the center of town on Lincoln Avenue across the street from the Prospect Park Septa Station. Established in 2006 Marty Magee's feature the best pint of Guinness in all of Delaware County and pride themselves serving the local community.
External links http://www.oldchesterpa.com/churches_prospect_hill_baptist_prospect.htm - Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 39.885712° -75.307166°
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Official language(s) English, Pennsylvania Dutch Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area Ranked 33rd - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²) - Width 280 miles (455 km) - Length 160 miles (255 km) - % water 2. ...
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