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'''Landisburg''' is a borough in [[Perry County, Pennsylvania|Perry County]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States]]. The population was 195 at the 2000 census. It is part of the [[Harrisburg, Pennsylvania|Harrisburg]]&ndash;[[Carlisle, Pennsylvania|Carlisle]] [[Harrisburg metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''Landisburg''' is a [[Borough (Pennsylvania)|borough]] in [[Perry County, Pennsylvania|Perry County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 220 at the 2010 census.<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021">{{cite web |last1=Bureau |first1=US Census |title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |website=Census.gov |publisher=US Census Bureau |access-date=12 July 2022}}</ref> It is part of the [[Harrisburg, Pennsylvania|Harrisburg]]&ndash;[[Carlisle, Pennsylvania|Carlisle]] [[Harrisburg metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].


==History==
==History==
Landisburg was [[plat]]ted in 1793.<ref>{{cite book|last=Jordan|first=John Woolf|title=A History of the Juniata Valley and Its People|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_RYVAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA223|year=1913|publisher=Lewis Historical Publishing Company|page=223}}</ref> The community was named for its founder, James Landis.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA180 | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=[[United States Government Publishing Office|Government Printing Office]] | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=180}}</ref>

The [[Dunbar-Creigh House]] was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1980.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
The [[Dunbar-Creigh House]] was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1980.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Landisburg is located at {{coord|40|20|32|N|77|18|25|W|type:city}} (40.342339, -77.307038).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Landisburg is located at {{coord|40|20|32|N|77|18|25|W|type:city}} (40.342339, -77.307038).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the borough has a total area of {{convert|0.1|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the borough has a total area of {{convert|0.1|sqmi|km2}}, all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1850= 416
|1860=363
|1860= 363
|1870=369
|1870= 369
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 195 people, 78 households, and 59 families residing in the borough. The [[population density]] was 1,991.9 people per square mile (752.9/km²). There were 89 housing units at an average density of 909.1 per square mile (343.6/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.95% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.51% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.51% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.03% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.03% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 195 people, 78 households, and 59 families residing in the borough. The population density was {{convert|1,991.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 89 housing units at an average density of {{convert|909.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.95% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.51% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.51% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.03% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.03% of the population.


There were 78 households out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.90.
There were 78 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.90.


In the borough the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males.


The median income for a household in the borough was $31,563, and the median income for a family was $36,750. Males had a median income of $31,786 versus $22,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the borough was $15,379. About 6.8% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.2% of those sixty five or over.
The median income for a household in the borough was $31,563, and the median income for a family was $36,750. Males had a median income of $31,786 versus $22,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the borough was $15,379. About 6.8% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.2% of those 65 or over.

== Notable people ==
* [[John F. Beard]], Wisconsin legislator, farmer and plasterer, was born in Landisburg
* [[Mark Keller (politician)|Mark Keller]], Pennsylvania legislator, lives in Landisburg
* [[John Alexander Magee]], Pennsylvania newspaperman, printer and congressman; born in Landisburg
* [[Jesse Miller (politician)|Jesse Miller]], Pennsylvania sheriff, legislator and congressman, born near Landisburg
* [[William Henry Miller (legislator)|William Henry Miller]], Pennsylvania congressman, lawyer and journalist; son of Jesse; born in Landisburg


==References==
==References==
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{{Perry County, Pennsylvania}}

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[[Category:Populated places established in 1793]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1793]]
[[Category:Harrisburg metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area]]
[[Category:Boroughs in Perry County, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Boroughs in Perry County, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Boroughs in Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:1831 establishments in Pennsylvania]]

Latest revision as of 16:17, 28 May 2023

"Landisburg" redirects here. For the community in West Virginia, see Landisburg, West Virginia.
Landisburg, Pennsylvania
Borough
Dunbar-Creigh House
Dunbar-Creigh House
Location of Landisburg in Perry County, Pennsylvania.
Location of Landisburg in Perry County, Pennsylvania.
Landisburg is located in Pennsylvania
Landisburg
Landisburg
Landisburg is located in the United States
Landisburg
Landisburg
Coordinates: 40°20′32″N 77°18′25″W / 40.34222°N 77.30694°W / 40.34222; -77.30694
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyPerry
Settled1793
Incorporated1831
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2)
 • Land0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2] (center of borough)
550 ft (170 m)
Highest elevation
[2] (northern boundary)
640 ft (200 m)
Lowest elevation
[2] (tributary to Montour Creek on southern boundary)
480 ft (150 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
221
 • Density3,112.68/sq mi (1,193.48/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip code
17040
Area code717
FIPS code42-41272

Landisburg is a borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 220 at the 2010 census.[4] It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

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Landisburg was platted in 1793.[5] The community was named for its founder, James Landis.[6]

The Dunbar-Creigh House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[7]

Geography

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Landisburg is located at 40°20′32″N 77°18′25″W / 40.34222°N 77.30694°W / 40.34222; -77.30694 (40.342339, -77.307038).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850416—
1860363−12.7%
18703691.7%
1880336−8.9%
1890318−5.4%
1900300−5.7%
1910252−16.0%
1920185−26.6%
193023627.6%
194026612.7%
19502794.9%
19602852.2%
1970269−5.6%
1980227−15.6%
1990178−21.6%
20001959.6%
201021811.8%
20202200.9%
2021 (est.)222[4]0.9%
Sources:[9][10][11][3]

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 195 people, 78 households, and 59 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,991.9 inhabitants per square mile (769.1/km2). There were 89 housing units at an average density of 909.1 per square mile (351.0/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.95% White, 0.51% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 1.03% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 78 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $31,563, and the median income for a family was $36,750. Males had a median income of $31,786 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $15,379. About 6.8% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.2% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

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  • John F. Beard, Wisconsin legislator, farmer and plasterer, was born in Landisburg
  • Mark Keller, Pennsylvania legislator, lives in Landisburg
  • John Alexander Magee, Pennsylvania newspaperman, printer and congressman; born in Landisburg
  • Jesse Miller, Pennsylvania sheriff, legislator and congressman, born near Landisburg
  • William Henry Miller, Pennsylvania congressman, lawyer and journalist; son of Jesse; born in Landisburg

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Landisburg Topo Map, Perry County PA (Landisburg Area)". TopoZone. Locality, LLC. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Oct 12, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 July 2022. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Jordan, John Woolf (1913). A History of the Juniata Valley and Its People. Lewis Historical Publishing Company. p. 223.
  6. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Government Printing Office. p. 180.
  7. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  10. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  11. ^ "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 11 June 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
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