Freeburg, Pennsylvania
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Freeburg is a borough in Snyder County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. The population was 584 at the 2000 census.
, the borough has a total area of 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²), all of it land.
Freeburg is surrounded by Washington Township
.
of 2000, there were 584 people, 242 households, and 171 families residing in the borough. The population density
was 2,066.6 people per square mile (805.3/km²). There were 248 housing units at an average density of 877.6 per square mile (342.0/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.32% White, 0.34% African American, 0.17% Asian, and 0.17% from two or more races.
There were 242 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples
living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the borough the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $30,729, and the median income for a family was $40,357. Males had a median income of $29,821 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income
for the borough was $15,893. About 4.5% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.
Subdivisions are reviewed by the Freeburg Borough Council and Snyder County Planning Commission and
approved by the Borough Council.
The Freeburg Polling place is the Freeburg Community Building. The Snyder County Election Calendar follows the state's calendar. Nomination Petitions (for party members) and Nomination Papers (for Independents) can be obtained at the Commissioners Office in the Snyder County Courthouse.
Degenstein Community Library 40 South Fifth Street, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA 17801 570-286-2461
The State Library of Pennsylvania Commonwealth & Walnut Sts., Harrisburg, PA. This library provides information for State Government and citizens, collects and preserves Pennsylvania's written heritage through materials published for, by, and about Pennsylvania.
Freeburg once had a number of educational institutions including the Freeburg High School/Freeburg Washington Elementary School, the Freeburg Academy, and The Moyer Musical College.
Freeburg High School/Freeburg Washington Elementary School - The Freeburg High School was opened in 1895 in a newly erected two-story brick building. The school became famous for both its success on the sport's field as well in the classroom. In 1953 Freeburg High School graduated its last class. In 1994 members of the board of directors of the Selinsgrove School board voted to close Freeburg-Washington Elementary School.
Freeburg Academy - The Freeburg Academy prospered from 1855 to 1895. The building was twice burned to the ground. The second of which was never rebuilt. In 1870, boarding,bedding and tuition for a semester of 11 weeks cost $40.00.
Freeburg Musical College - Frederick C. Moyer established the Freeburg Musical College in 1871. The musical College was located on the northwest corner of South and Market Streets. The three story building contained dormitories for its students and the third floor held a concert hall with a capacity of 600 as well as other studios. The school year consisted of three termswhich varied in length from 6–8 weeks. The Musical College was permanently abandoned in 1907.
Selinsgrove Area School District is the local public school. There are approximately 2900 students clustered on a campus located in Selinsgrove borough. Selinsgrove Area High School
has about 960 students in grades 9-12. The Selinsgrove Area Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 using a team teaching approach. Selinsgrove Area Intermediate School
has students grades 3-5. Primary grades are at Selinsgrove Area Elementary School. Kindergarten is located at Jackson Penn School. Public school busing is provided.
Enrollment in the district is declining and is projected to continue to decline for the next decade.
In 2005, Standard & Poors reported the district's student teacher ratio was 15.9 to 1.
Residents also have a wide selection of alternative schools. By law, the local public school must provide transportation to schools within 10 miles of the borders of the school district at no charge to the student.
Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Snyder County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 39,702. Snyder County was formed in 1855 from parts of Union County...
, 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...
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. The population was 584 at the 2000 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the borough has a total area of 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²), all of it land.
Freeburg is surrounded by Washington Township
Washington Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Washington Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,532 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 24.5 square miles , of which, 24.5 square miles of it is land and...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 584 people, 242 households, and 171 families residing in the borough. The population density
Population density
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was 2,066.6 people per square mile (805.3/km²). There were 248 housing units at an average density of 877.6 per square mile (342.0/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.32% White, 0.34% African American, 0.17% Asian, and 0.17% from two or more races.
There were 242 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the borough the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $30,729, and the median income for a family was $40,357. Males had a median income of $29,821 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the borough was $15,893. About 4.5% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Freeburg is governed by a seven member elected borough council. The Borough Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Freeburg/Washington Township School Building. There is also an elected mayor, a tax collector and a Water and Sewer Authority representative.Subdivisions are reviewed by the Freeburg Borough Council and Snyder County Planning Commission and
approved by the Borough Council.
The Freeburg Polling place is the Freeburg Community Building. The Snyder County Election Calendar follows the state's calendar. Nomination Petitions (for party members) and Nomination Papers (for Independents) can be obtained at the Commissioners Office in the Snyder County Courthouse.
History
Andrew Straub in approximately 1796 laid out the village of Freeburg, Snyder County, PA, which at first was known as 'Straubstown' but later changed to Freeburg. He gave a plot of land to form a church and graveyard. The grave yard is called the Evergreen Cemetery.Libraries
The Selinsgrove Community Library is a public library that is part of the Snyder County Library system. Patrons have free use of the PA Power Library and Access Pennsylvania which provide extensive online resources for children and adults. The library is on the corner of High Street and Pine Street, one block west of Market Street in downtown Selinsgrove. It offers specialized reading programs for children year round. Some programs are also provided for adults.Degenstein Community Library 40 South Fifth Street, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA 17801 570-286-2461
The State Library of Pennsylvania Commonwealth & Walnut Sts., Harrisburg, PA. This library provides information for State Government and citizens, collects and preserves Pennsylvania's written heritage through materials published for, by, and about Pennsylvania.
Schools
Freeburg High School/Freeburg Washington Elementary School - The Freeburg High School was opened in 1895 in a newly erected two-story brick building. The school became famous for both its success on the sport's field as well in the classroom. In 1953 Freeburg High School graduated its last class. In 1994 members of the board of directors of the Selinsgrove School board voted to close Freeburg-Washington Elementary School.
Freeburg Academy - The Freeburg Academy prospered from 1855 to 1895. The building was twice burned to the ground. The second of which was never rebuilt. In 1870, boarding,bedding and tuition for a semester of 11 weeks cost $40.00.
Freeburg Musical College - Frederick C. Moyer established the Freeburg Musical College in 1871. The musical College was located on the northwest corner of South and Market Streets. The three story building contained dormitories for its students and the third floor held a concert hall with a capacity of 600 as well as other studios. The school year consisted of three termswhich varied in length from 6–8 weeks. The Musical College was permanently abandoned in 1907.
Selinsgrove Area School District is the local public school. There are approximately 2900 students clustered on a campus located in Selinsgrove borough. Selinsgrove Area High School
Selinsgrove Area High School
Selinsgrove Area High School is a public school located in Selinsgrove, Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It is a part of the Selinsgrove Area School District. The school's enrollment has declined to less than 850 students in grades nine through twelve. Further decline in enrollment is anticipated...
has about 960 students in grades 9-12. The Selinsgrove Area Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 using a team teaching approach. Selinsgrove Area Intermediate School
Selinsgrove Area Intermediate School
Selinsgrove Area Intermediate School is a midsized, suburban public school located in Selinsgrove, Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It is a part of the Selinsgrove Area School District. In June 2011, the school board voted to realign the schools to make more effective use of school space and to...
has students grades 3-5. Primary grades are at Selinsgrove Area Elementary School. Kindergarten is located at Jackson Penn School. Public school busing is provided.
Enrollment in the district is declining and is projected to continue to decline for the next decade.
In 2005, Standard & Poors reported the district's student teacher ratio was 15.9 to 1.
Residents also have a wide selection of alternative schools. By law, the local public school must provide transportation to schools within 10 miles of the borders of the school district at no charge to the student.