New Freedom, Pennsylvania
New Freedom, Pennsylvania | |
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717 | |
| FIPS code | 42-53568 |
| Website | New Freedom |
New Freedom is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the borough had a population of 4,874.[3] It is part of the York–Hanover metropolitan area. Once an industrial/railroad town, the community has evolved into a predominantly residential community.
History
New Freedom Borough is located in the southern portion of York County, Pennsylvania. The borough borders the
People of German, English, and Scotch-Irish descent settled the area. The rich, fertile soil provided a comfortable living for farming and agricultural opportunities. Summers Canning Company operated in the town for years, canning the freshest harvests and then shipping the final products. Summers Canning Company was sold to Hanover Foods in 1984.[5] A mural depicting scenes from the Summers Canning Company is displayed on a building along the York County Heritage Rail Trail.
The Northern Central Railway was a primary factor for early growth of the town. The rail service established a vital means of commerce and transportation until Hurricane Agnes in 1972 destroyed much of the rail line and bridges in York County.
Located 30 miles north of Baltimore, Maryland and 38 miles south of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the town is changing from an area of commerce and minor industry to a commuter community.
Geography
New Freedom is located at 39°44′12″N 76°41′55″W / 39.73667°N 76.69861°W (39.736703, −76.698541).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 324 | — | |
| 1890 | 364 | 12.3% | |
| 1900 | 550 | 51.1% | |
| 1910 | 726 | 32.0% | |
| 1920 | 906 | 24.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,125 | 24.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,137 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,271 | 11.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,395 | 9.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,495 | 7.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,205 | 47.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,920 | 32.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,512 | 20.3% | |
| 2010 | 4,464 | 27.1% | |
| 2020 | 4,874 | 9.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 5,090 | [3] | 4.4% |
| Sources:[7][8][9][2] | |||
As of the
There were 1,296 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 20.4% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $66,458, and the median income for a family was $70,319. Males had a median income of $46,563 versus $31,576 for females. The
Community
Popular seasonal events in New Freedom include:
- The New Freedom Lions Club Carnival, held annually in July since the 1930s
- The Annual New Freedom Fest held the third weekend of September, a revival of the New Freedom's Farmers Improvement Fair that was held this same weekend in the early 1900s for many years
- Outdoor Movie Night held three times each summer where families can gather with their blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a classic movie.
A community park in the middle of town is known as the "Freedom Green".
New Freedom teens attend Susquehannock High School and Southern Middle School, part of Pennsylvania's Southern York County School District, as well as private schools including Shrewsbury Christian Academy, York Catholic High School, or York Country Day School. In 2010, St. John the Baptist opened a new Roman Catholic Parochial School in the New Freedom borough.
New Freedom is home to the D. Landreth Seed Company, which is the oldest seed company in America.[10]
Notable people
- Sterling Ruby, American artist who works in ceramics, painting, drawing, collage, sculpture and video.
- Jarace Walker, NBA basketball player who lived in New Freedom before moving away in 9th grade.[11][12]
- Professional Football Hall of Fame.
References
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ a b Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ^ New Freedom Heritage Foundation, Compiled Video Exhibition on the History of New Freedom. 2010, New Freedom Museum.
- ^ https://bwsummers.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/summers-one-hundred-years/ Additional history of the Summers family and canning company.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
- ^ "The D. Landreth Seed Co. Historical Timeline – Seedsmen.org". www.saveseeds.org. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
- ^ Linder, Brian (June 22, 2023). "NBA Draft 2023: Former central Pa. star taken in first round by Wizards, promptly traded to Pacers". The Patriot-News. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
born in Baltimore but grew up in New Freedom
- ^ Bodani, Frank (June 23, 2023). "Jarace Walker's NBA journey". York Daily Record. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
leaving York County for ... Florida as a ninth grader
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