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Linglestown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded and laid out in 1765 by Thomas Lingle.
The population was 6,539 at the 2020 census[1]. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Infrastructure
Emergency services
The Linglestown Fire Company originated in Linglestown, Pennsylvania in the year 1934. The company concentrates on serving the northern portion of Lower Paxton Township[2]. The company is an advanced fleet and is run entirely by volunteers[3].
Schools (revision)
Linglestown Middle School was built in 1973 and presently has approximately 792 students[4]. The mascot is a Ram and their colors are green and white. Recreational and educational activities include basketball, lacrosse, soccer, track and field, field hockey, and cheerleading. Also, there are many groups such as the Linglestown Middle School band and chorus, as well as other themed clubs such as the History Classic Film Club and the Outdoor Sports Club. Linglestown Middle was formerly known as Linglestown Jr. High and until approximately 2005, the mascot was a Viking and the school colors were black and gold.
Demographics (revision)
As of the census of 2020, there were 6,539 people and 2,622 households in the CDP, out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 19.7 had persons 65 years and older present, and 53.7 females present. The average household size was 2.43. The population density was 1,708.6 people per square mile (662.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 77.1% White, 14.2% African American, 4.5% Asian, 4.2% from two or more races, and Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.[1]
The median income for a household in the CDP was $77,699. The per capita income for the CDP was $38,825, and about 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line. 64.1% of the area population 16+ were in the civilian labor force.[1]
Koons Park (revision)
Koons Park is a popular park for children during the summer. It features three basketball courts, two volleyball courts, four tennis courts, three softball fields, three baseball diamonds, a football field, and three pavilions, a concession stand and a playground. The pavilions provide several amenities, including charcoal grills, seating ranging from 64-112 people, electricity, water fountains, and are within close range of restrooms. In addition, Koons has restrooms and paved parking. It also has a pool which requires a membership to enter. It is a 33-acre (130,000 m2) park in the heart of Linglestown.
Linglestown Square Renovation (revision)
While the road construction was intended not only to relieve traffic but also promote an aesthetic aspect in order to draw in business for Linglestown merchants, many of those merchants faced the brink of closing. The plan intended to address the issues with congestion and rush hour traffic, as well as safety concerns[5]. In June 2010, the project entered its final phase. The roadways in the roundabouts were opened to two-way traffic, with the remainder of the road closed to two-way traffic until November 2010.
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- ^ a b c Bureau, US Census. "Linglestown, Pennsylvania". The United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Fire Departments | Lower Paxton Township, PA". www.lowerpaxton-pa.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
- ^ Company #1, Linglestown Fire. "Linglestown Fire Company". Linglestown Fire Company. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Linglestown Middle School". US News. March 6, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Henry, Justin (April 21, 2020). "Dauphin County drafts plan to reduce congestion on Linglestown, Laudermilch roads". Central Penn Business Journal. 12 (36) – via ProQuest.