Harleysville, Pennsylvania
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Harleysville is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 8,795. It belongs to the Lower Salford Township.
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Geography
Harleysville is located at 40°16'46" North, 75°23'12" West (40.279549, -75.386745)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.8 km² (4.2 mi²). 10.8 km² (4.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 8,795 people, 3,129 households, and 2,381 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 814.3/km² (2,111.6/mi²). There are 3,196 housing units at an average density of 295.9/km² (767.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 93.89% White, 2.62% African American, 0.06% Native American, 2.24% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 1.81% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,129 households out of which 41.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% are married couples living together, 7.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% are non-families. 19.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.76 and the average family size is 3.21.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $66,897, and the median income for a family is $75,105. Males have a median income of $49,961 versus $33,185 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $26,572. 3.3% of the population and 1.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.7% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
History
Harleysville was settled early in Pennsylvania’s history (circa 1700). (Include information on settlement, families, etc.)
Things To Do
Entertainment
Harleysville, being a relatively small down, does not support a large amount of entertainment. Most of the town’s stores and restaurants are located on Main Street, also known as U.S. Highway 63.
Theaters
The movie theaters closest to Harleysville are as follows:
- The Broad Street Theater
- Location: Souderton
- Driving Time: 10 Minutes
- Size: Single Screen
The Broad Street Theater is a very old building located in Souderton. It screens popular movies on its single screen, and is mostly frequented by students from the local high school.
- United Artists Theater
- Location: Montgomeryville
- Driving Time: 15 Minutes
- Size: 8 Screens
- 309 Cinema
- Location: Montgomeryville
- Driving Time: 20 Minutes
- Size: 8 Screens
In addition, the nearby town of Souderton (a ten minute drive away) contains the Montgomery Theater, a live stage theater with shows every Friday.
Recreation and Sports
A variety of community sports organizations exist in Harleysville, including leagues for Basketball, Baseball, Ultimate Frisbee (The Plague), etc. Contact a local community center or school for more information on these clubs. There is a large YMCA in Harleysville, called the Indian Valley YMCA featuring a 25 yard pool, a gym, and weight lifting facilities. See the YMCA's website (http://www.indianvalleyymca.org/).
Shopping and Services
Harleysville's Main Street (Also called Summneytown Pike and officially designated US 63) supports a variety of stores and restaurants.
The largest grocery store in Harleysville is the a recently opened Hennings Supermarket, which contains a buffet table and a coffee shop. Sharing a plaza with Hennings are a pizza shop, a Chinese restaurant, and hair cuttery.
Also of note on Main Street is an Ace Hardware Center, the Harleysville Bank, and a newly built Quiznos.
Near the largest intersection in Harleysville, the crossing between Summneytown Pike (US 63) and Harleysville Pike (US 113) is a Wal-Mart. A Clemens Supermarket, a Blockbuster, and mattress store also occupy the same plaza.
Local Businesses
Four companies comprise what is locally known as the "Harleysville Four", the largest business in town.
- Harleysville Savings Financial Corp (Banking)
- Harleysville National Bank and Trust (Banking)
- Harleysville Group (Insurance)
- Met-Pro Inc. (Air/Water purification and hazardous materials treatment)
Harleysville is home to two banks and a major insurance firm, a fact that has recently attracted investors to the town.
Newspapers
Local news for the Harleysville area is covered by the Souderton Independent. The North Penn Reporter and the Souderton Arrowhead (Souderton Area High School's student newspaper) are also sources of community information.
Schools
Harleysville is part of the Souderton Area School District. The following public schools can be found in the town:
- Oakridge Elementary School
- Salford Hills Elementary School
- Indian Valley Middle School
- Lower Salford Elementary School
Libraries
The closest library to Harleysville is the Indian Valley Public Library. Other public libraries in the region include the Norristown Public Library and the Lansdale public library.
Quotes
"All of Harleysville is divided into two parts, the Dairy Queen side and the Wal-Mart side." —Unknown
"If you're in Lower Salford Township, you're in Harleysville." —Mary West
External links
- Local Harleysville News and Resources (http://www.topix.net/city/harleysville-pa/)
- Souderton Area School District (http://www.soudertonsd.org)
- Souderton Area Ultimate Frisbee (http://www.theplague.org/)
- Indian Valley YMCA (http://www.indianvalleyymca.org/)
- Harleysville Insurance (http://www.harleysvillegroup.com/)