Terre Hill, Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
Terre Hill is a borough in Lancaster County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. The population was 1,237 at the 2000 census, which rose to 1,261, as of July 2008.
in 1907 after a successful court battle to separate from East Earl Township, Pennsylvania
. Geographically, Terre Hill overlooks the Weaverland Valley of eastern Lancaster County.
The borough was once considered to be the hub of cigar
-making in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
. One of its most recognizable landmarks is a 19th Century clock located at the borough hall.
Terre Hill's population was estimated to be 1,261, as of July 2008. It is home to the second-fewest residents of any incorporated borough in Lancaster County, with the exception of Christiana, Pennsylvania
. Terre Hill has no traffic lights as of 2010.
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.
of 2000, there were 1,237 people, 440 households, and 349 families residing in the borough. The population density
was 2,710.3 people per square mile (1,038.3/km²). There were 454 housing units at an average density of 994.7 per square mile (381.1/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.63% White, 0.16% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.73% from other races
, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.
There were 440 households out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples
living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the borough the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $47,083, and the median income for a family was $47,891. Males had a median income of $36,815 versus $21,442 for females. The per capita income
for the borough was $19,128. About 3.2% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
. Terre Hill's main event is Terre Hill Days. In 2007, the Borough celebrated it's centennial year with its annual July Terre Hill Days festival.
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County, known as the Garden Spot of America or Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is a county located in the southeastern part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of 2010 the population was 519,445. Lancaster County forms the Lancaster Metropolitan Statistical Area, the...
, 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
United States
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. The population was 1,237 at the 2000 census, which rose to 1,261, as of July 2008.
History
Terre Hill was formerly known as Fairville, Pennsylvania. It was incorporated as a boroughBorough
A borough is an administrative division in various countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing township although, in practice, official use of the term varies widely....
in 1907 after a successful court battle to separate from East Earl Township, Pennsylvania
East Earl Township, Pennsylvania
East Earl Township is a township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 5,723.-Geography:According to the U.S...
. Geographically, Terre Hill overlooks the Weaverland Valley of eastern Lancaster County.
The borough was once considered to be the hub of cigar
Cigar
A cigar is a tightly-rolled bundle of dried and fermented tobacco that is ignited so that its smoke may be drawn into the mouth. Cigar tobacco is grown in significant quantities in Brazil, Cameroon, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Philippines, and the Eastern...
-making in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County, known as the Garden Spot of America or Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is a county located in the southeastern part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of 2010 the population was 519,445. Lancaster County forms the Lancaster Metropolitan Statistical Area, the...
. One of its most recognizable landmarks is a 19th Century clock located at the borough hall.
Terre Hill's population was estimated to be 1,261, as of July 2008. It is home to the second-fewest residents of any incorporated borough in Lancaster County, with the exception of Christiana, Pennsylvania
Christiana, Pennsylvania
Christiana is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,124 at the 2000 census. In 1851 it was the site of the Battle of Christiana .-Geography:...
. Terre Hill has no traffic lights as of 2010.
General information
- ZIP code: 17581
- Area code: 717
- Local phone codes: 445
- Current Mayor (2009): Robert "Bob" R Rissler
Geography
Terre Hill is located at 40°9′27"N 76°3′1"W (40.157565, -76.050410).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
As of the censusCensus
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...
of 2000, there were 1,237 people, 440 households, and 349 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 2,710.3 people per square mile (1,038.3/km²). There were 454 housing units at an average density of 994.7 per square mile (381.1/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.63% White, 0.16% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.73% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.
There were 440 households out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% 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, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the borough the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $47,083, and the median income for a family was $47,891. Males had a median income of $36,815 versus $21,442 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 $19,128. About 3.2% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
Annual Events in Terre Hill
The borough has numerous public events throughout the year for residents and community members. These special events are sponsored by the fund raising group Terre Hill Days Committee. This committee donates all of its proceeds to maintaining and upkeep of the Terre Hill Park. Some events include: Lunch in the Park, Terre Hill Community Auction, Terre Hill Haunted Trail, Fall Harvest Parade, Greens Sale, Christmas Decorating Contest, Santa's Workshop, Lunch in the Community Center and a Community Egg HuntEgg Hunt
Egg Hunt was a small band/project of long time friends and musicians Ian MacKaye and Jeff Nelson, former singer and drummer of the hardcore punk band Minor Threat....
. Terre Hill's main event is Terre Hill Days. In 2007, the Borough celebrated it's centennial year with its annual July Terre Hill Days festival.