Langhorne, Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
Langhorne is a borough in Bucks County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. The population was 1,622 at the 2010 census.
The name "Langhorne" is used broadly to describe the majority of surrounding Middletown Township, which for the most part uses Langhorne's zip code of 19047. Sesame Place
, while physically located in surrounding Middletown Township
, has Langhorne as its mailing address.
Langhorne Borough is about 6 miles west of the Delaware River.
Langhorne Manor
is a separate borough that borders Langhorne proper to the south.
In the 1720s, Joseph Richardson settled and eventually opened up a general store and inn at the crossroads. Langhorne continued to grow into a very important transportation center between Trenton and Philadelphia in the later eighteenth century and nineteenth century. Langhorne eventually became the stagecoach transportation hub of Bucks County, transporting people between Trenton and Philadelphia.
The village became known as Attleborough until 1876, when it was incorporated and named for Jeremiah Langhorne
, an early resident of the area and former chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
In the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century, Langhorne continued to grow as wealthy Philadelphians constructed large homes and businesses along Maple and Bellevue Avenues.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the borough has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), all of it land.
At the 2000 census
, there were 1,981 people, 552 households and 338 families residing in the borough. The population density
was 4,016.3 per square mile (1,561.0/km²). There were 649 housing units at an average density of 1,315.8 per square mile (511.4/km²).
There were 552 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples
living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 31.7% 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 2.40 and the average family size was 3.07.
Age distribution was 26.2% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 117.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.
The median household income
borough was $56,389, and the median family income was $75,429. Males had a median income of $48,125 versus $31,759 for females. The per capita income
for the borough was $21,479. About 2.6% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Industry and commerce :The boroughs of Bristol and Morrisville were prominent industrial centers along the Northeast Corridor during World War II. Suburban development accelerated in Lower Bucks in the 1950s with the opening of Levittown, Pennsylvania, the second such "Levittown" designed by...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, United States
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. The population was 1,622 at the 2010 census.
The name "Langhorne" is used broadly to describe the majority of surrounding Middletown Township, which for the most part uses Langhorne's zip code of 19047. Sesame Place
Sesame Place
Sesame Place is an American theme park in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. It derives its theme from the Sesame Street television program and characters like Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Ernie, and Bert. It includes a variety of rides, shows, and water attractions suited to very young children...
, while physically located in surrounding Middletown Township
Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 45,436 at the 2010 census. Many sections of Levittown, Pennsylvania, are located in the southern end of the township...
, has Langhorne as its mailing address.
Langhorne Borough is about 6 miles west of the Delaware River.
Langhorne Manor
Langhorne Manor, Pennsylvania
Langhorne Manor is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,422 at the 2010 census, a 55.6% increase from the 2000 census...
is a separate borough that borders Langhorne proper to the south.
History
Langhorne began in the 17th century as a crossroads called Four Lanes End. The road from Bristol to Durham intersected with the road between Philadelphia and Trenton at the center of the village. These two roads were originally Lenni-Lenape Indian paths that later became known as Maple Avenue and Bellevue Avenue after developing into roads.In the 1720s, Joseph Richardson settled and eventually opened up a general store and inn at the crossroads. Langhorne continued to grow into a very important transportation center between Trenton and Philadelphia in the later eighteenth century and nineteenth century. Langhorne eventually became the stagecoach transportation hub of Bucks County, transporting people between Trenton and Philadelphia.
The village became known as Attleborough until 1876, when it was incorporated and named for Jeremiah Langhorne
Jeremiah Langhorne
Jeremiah Langhorne was a prominent landowner and jurist in colonial Pennsylvania. He is the namesake of present-day Langhorne, Pennsylvania, which adopted his name in 1876, and neighboring Langhorne Manor....
, an early resident of the area and former chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
In the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century, Langhorne continued to grow as wealthy Philadelphians constructed large homes and businesses along Maple and Bellevue Avenues.
Geography
Langhorne Borough is located at 40°10′39"N 74°55′8"W (40.177409, -74.918880).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the borough has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
At the 2010 census, the borough was 86.4% Non-Hispanic White, 8.0% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.5% Asian, and 1.5% were two or more races. 2.3% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/census/profile/PA.At the 2000 census
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, there were 1,981 people, 552 households and 338 families residing in the borough. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 4,016.3 per square mile (1,561.0/km²). There were 649 housing units at an average density of 1,315.8 per square mile (511.4/km²).
There were 552 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 31.7% 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 2.40 and the average family size was 3.07.
Age distribution was 26.2% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 117.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.
The median household income
Median household income
The median household income is commonly used to generate data about geographic areas and divides households into two equal segments with the first half of households earning less than the median household income and the other half earning more...
borough was $56,389, and the median family income was $75,429. Males had a median income of $48,125 versus $31,759 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the borough was $21,479. About 2.6% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Chris ColeChris Cole (skateboarder)James Chris Cole is a professional skateboarder. He grew up in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, but now lives in San Marcos, California with his wife and children. His stance is regular....
, professional skateboarder - Edward HicksEdward HicksEdward Hicks was an American folk painter, a distinguished minister of the Society of Friends, and he also became a Quaker icon because of his paintings.-Early life:...
, born in Attleboro (now Langhorne), devout Quaker and noted artist, whose best known painting is probably The Peaceable Kingdom. - Langhorne SlimLanghorne SlimLanghorne Slim is an American singer-songwriter, . Scolnick attended high school at Solebury School in New Hope, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College, part of the SUNY system.He began to gain public notice through several years of touring with the...
, country singer - Rob FeinsteinRob FeinsteinRobert Feinstein is the owner and operator of RF Video , who were best known as the videographers of Extreme Championship Wrestling...
, owner/operator of RF Video - Jill Sayre, Published Author; The Waiting Womb
- Days AwayDays AwayDays Away was a five piece progressive rock band based in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, formed in 1998.-Biography:Days Away formed in 1998 in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. When first formed, the group consisted of Keith Goodwin , Matt Austin , Matt Haines , and Chris Frangicetto...
, an indie rock band. - J Nathan BazzelJ Nathan BazzelJ Nathan Bazzel is an American actor, known particularly for his portrayal of Thomas Jefferson.- Work as Thomas Jefferson :Since 1994, Mr. Bazzel has been a leading interpreter of Thomas Jefferson. Based in Philadelphia, Mr. Bazzel has performed as Mr. Jefferson for two Presidents, The Ambassador...
, actor and author - Bob GruppBob GruppRobert William Grupp in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former American football punter with a 3-year career in the National Football League. He was selected to the Pro Bowl after the 1979 season as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. In 1984 he played with the New Jersey Generals of the United...
, former NFL football player