Strasburg, Pennsylvania

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Borough of Strasburg
none Ice cream shop in central Strasburg on a rainy spring Saturday evening
Ice cream shop in central Strasburg on a rainy spring Saturday evening
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Lancaster
Area 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
 - land 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
 - water 0.0 sq mi (0 km²), 0%
Center
 - coordinates 39°58′56″N 76°10′58″W / 39.98222, -76.18278Coordinates: 39°58′56″N 76°10′58″W / 39.98222, -76.18278
 - elevation 463 ft (141.1 m)
Population 2,800 (2000)
Density 2,714.1 /sq mi (1,047.9 /km²)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 - summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 17579
Area code 717
Location of Strasburg in Lancaster County
Location of Strasburg in Lancaster County
Location of Strasburg in Pennsylvania
Location of Strasburg in Pennsylvania
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States

Strasburg is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,800 at the 2000 census. It was named by the early settlers in memory of the city in Alsace from which they had come.

The center of the small town has pleasant and authentic historic ambiance. A stroll along Main Street from end to end will take about 30 minutes, passing a few restaurants and shops aimed mainly at tourists. The Strasburg Rail Road and the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, both nearby, are important tourist attractions. The town is often called "Train Town USA" because of the many railroad attractions in town. Much of the film Witness was filmed on a farm nearby.

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[edit] General Information

[edit] Geography

Strasburg is located at 39°58′56″N, 76°10′58″W (39.982300, -76.182713)[1].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.0 square miles (2.7 km²), all of it land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,800 people, 1,110 households, and 798 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,714.1 people per square mile (1,049.6/km²). There were 1,135 housing units at an average density of 1,100.2/sq mi (425.5/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.64% White, 0.57% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 1,110 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the borough the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $47,821, and the median income for a family was $56,829. Males had a median income of $38,946 versus $26,424 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $23,346. About 2.0% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Notable residents

[edit] Education

The borough is in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District.

[edit] Attractions

Train arriving at Strasburg Railroad Station
Train arriving at Strasburg Railroad Station

[edit] Shopping

  • Amish Country Crafts
  • Peaceful Valley Amish Furniture
  • Strasburg Country Store and Creamery
  • The Shops of Train Town
  • Zook's Quilts, Crafts & Country Furniture
  • Strasburg Square (at 741 and 896)

[edit] Restaurants

  • Dining Car
  • Hershey Farm Restaurant
  • Iron Horse Inn
  • Merenda Zug Espresso Bar
  • Pizza City
  • La Casetta Trattoria and Pizzaria (formerly Strasburg Pizza)
  • Timberline Restaurant & Lounge
  • Washington House Restaurant
  • Isaac's Family Restaurant

[edit] Lodging

  • Amish Lanterns Motel
  • Beaver Creek Farm Cabins
  • Carriage House Motor Inn
  • Hershey Farm Motor Inn
  • Netherlands Inn & Suites
  • The Limestone Inn Bed and Breakfast
  • The Red Caboose Motel

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ (1963) Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who. 
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