Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 120,327 people and 32,771 families residing in the county. The population density
was 332 people per square mile (128/km²). There were 49,320 housing units at an average density of 136 per square mile (53/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.46% White
, 1.29% Black
or African American
, 0.13% Native American
, 0.89% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 2.26% from other races
, and 0.94% from two or more races. 4.96% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 45.6% were of German, 11.8% American
and 6.1% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000. 92.5% spoke English
, 4.2% Spanish
and 1.1% Pennsylvania Dutch
as their first language.
There were 46,551 households out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.40% were married couples
living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.70% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.70 males.
, which is currently represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Democrat Tim Holden
.
, a Republican.
and Clerk of Court Lisa M. Arnold (R), Recorder of Deeds Donna J. Lutz (R), County Treasurer Sallie A. Neuin (R), and Jury Commissioners Robert Rothermel (D) and Larry Hess (R), though Barbara Smith (R) was selected in the 2009 Republican Primary to replace Hess whose term expires at the end of the year.
In the 2006 election for U.S. Senate, the county cast 21,756 votes (55.1%) for Republican Rick Santorum
and 17,737 (44.9%) for Democrat Bob Casey, Jr.
, who won the race. In that year's gubernatorial election
, the county cast 22,775 votes (57.5%) for Republican Lynn Swann
and 16,813 (42.5%) for Democrat Ed Rendell
, who won the race.http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=12&ElectionID=24
In the 2004 presidential election
, the county cast 37,089 votes (66.6%) for Republican George W. Bush
and 18,109 (32.5%) for Democrat John Kerry
. In that same year's election for U.S. Senate, the county cast 35,336 votes (66.8%) for Republican Arlen Specter
, 13,182 for Democrat Joe Hoeffel
, 3,320 (6.3%) for Constitution Party
candidate Jim Clymer
, and 1,083 (2.0%) for Libertarian
Betsy Summers.http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=12&ElectionID=11 In the 2008 presidential election
the county cast 34,314 votes (58.59%) for Republican John McCain
and 23,310 votes (39.8%) for Barack Obama
.http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/statesub.php?year=2008&fips=42075&f=1&off=0&elect=0
In the 2002 gubernatorial election, the county cast 22,659 votes (62.7%) for Republican Mike Fisher
and 12,712 (35.2%) for Democrat Ed Rendell
, who won the race. In the 2002 race for the U.S. House of Representatives, Republican George Gekas
received 21,733 votes (60.9%) from the county while Democrat Tim Holden
received 13,945 (39.1%); Holden won.http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=12&ElectionID=7
s are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau
for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.
Census
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of 2000, there were 120,327 people and 32,771 families residing in the county. 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 332 people per square mile (128/km²). There were 49,320 housing units at an average density of 136 per square mile (53/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.46% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.29% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.13% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.89% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.26% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.94% from two or more races. 4.96% of the population were Hispanic
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...
or Latino
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...
of any race. 45.6% were of German, 11.8% American
United States
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and 6.1% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
ancestry according to Census 2000. 92.5% spoke English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, 4.2% Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
and 1.1% Pennsylvania Dutch
Pennsylvania German language
The Pennsylvania German language is a variety of West Central German possibly spoken by more than 250,000 people in North America...
as their first language.
There were 46,551 households out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.40% 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, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.70% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.70 males.
United States House of Representatives
The county falls within Pennsylvania's 17th congressional districtPennsylvania's 17th congressional district
Pennsylvania’s 17th congressional district is located in the central part of the state, including the state capital, Harrisburg. The district was significantly redrawn after the 2000 census. It is composed of all of Dauphin County, Lebanon County, Schuylkill County, and parts of Berks County and...
, which is currently represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Democrat Tim Holden
Tim Holden
Thomas Timothy "Tim" Holden is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1993. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:...
.
Pennsylvania State Senate
All of the county falls within the 48th Pennsylvania Senatorial District. The seat is currently held by State Sen. Mike FolmerMike Folmer
Mike Folmer of Lebanon, Pennsylvania is a Pennsylvania State Senator who represents the 48th Senate district, which includes all of Lebanon County and portions of Berks, Chester, Dauphin and Lancaster Counties...
, a Republican.
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The county is divided into the 101st and 102nd Pennsylvania House Districts.101st District
- The 101st District, served by Republican Mauree GingrichMauree GingrichMauree A. Gingrich is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 101st District and was elected in 2002. She serves on the House Aging and Older Adult Services, Appropriations, Health and Human Services, and Local Government Committees.-Personal:Gingrich lives in...
, whose term expires in 2013, includes:- Annville Twp.
- Cleona BoroughCleona, PennsylvaniaCleona is a borough in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.The population was 2,148 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Cleona is located at ....
- Lebanon CityLebanon, PennsylvaniaLebanon, formerly known as Steitztown, is a city in and the county seat of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 25,477 at the 2010 census, a 4.2% increase from the 2000 count of 24,461...
- Mt. Gretna BoroughMount Gretna, PennsylvaniaMount Gretna is a borough in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 242 at the 2000 census...
- North Cornwall Twp.North Cornwall Township, PennsylvaniaNorth Cornwall Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- North Londonderry Twp.
North Londonderry Township, PennsylvaniaNorth Londonderry Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area...- Palmyra Borough
Palmyra, PennsylvaniaPalmyra is a borough in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,096 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Palmyra is located at ....- South Annville Twp.
South Annville Township, PennsylvaniaSouth Annville Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.The population was 2,946 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...- South Londonderry Twp.
South Londonderry Township, PennsylvaniaSouth Londonderry Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area...
102nd District
- The 102nd District, served by Republican RoseMarie SwangerRoseMarie SwangerRoseMarie Swanger is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 102nd District and was elected in 2006.Swanger is a 1963 graduate of South Lebanon High School. She attended Thompson Institute and has completed management courses at Lebanon Valley College...
, whose term expires in 2013, includes:- Bethel Twp.Bethel Township, Lebanon County, PennsylvaniaBethel Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,526 at the 2000 census...
- Cold Spring Twp.Cold Spring Township, PennsylvaniaCold Spring Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 49 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Cornwall BoroughCornwall, PennsylvaniaCornwall is a borough in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,486 at the 2000 census.-History:...
- East Hanover Twp.East Hanover Township, Lebanon County, PennsylvaniaEast Hanover Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,858 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- Heidelberg Twp.Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County, PennsylvaniaHeidelberg Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,832 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Jackson Twp.
Jackson Township, Lebanon County, PennsylvaniaJackson Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,338 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...- Jonestown Borough
Jonestown, Lebanon County, PennsylvaniaJonestown is a borough in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,028 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Jonestown is located at ....- Millcreek Twp.
Millcreek Township, Lebanon County, PennsylvaniaMillcreek Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,921 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...- Myerstown Borough
Myerstown, PennsylvaniaMyerstown is a borough located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 3,171...- North Annville Twp.
North Annville Township, PennsylvaniaNorth Annville Township is a second-class township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, governed by a three-member Board of Supervisors. The population was 2,279 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Postal service is provided via rural delivery from Annville...- North Lebanon Twp.
North Lebanon Township, PennsylvaniaNorth Lebanon Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area...- Richland Borough
Richland, PennsylvaniaRichland is a borough in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,508 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Richland is located at ....- South Lebanon Twp.
South Lebanon Township, PennsylvaniaSouth Lebanon Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area...- Swatara Twp.
Swatara Township, Lebanon County, PennsylvaniaSwatara Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,941 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...- Union Twp.
Union Township, Lebanon County, PennsylvaniaUnion Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,590 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...- West Cornwall Twp.
West Cornwall Township, PennsylvaniaWest Cornwall Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area...- West Lebanon Twp.
West Lebanon Township, PennsylvaniaWest Lebanon Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area... - Bethel Twp.
County Government
The county is governed by three commissioners, who are elected every four years from a slate of four candidates (two Democrats and two Republicans). The current commissioners, elected in November 2007, are Chairman William G. "Bill" Carpenter (R), Vice Chairman Larry E. Stohler (R), and Secretary Jo Ellen Litz (D). Other elected officials include County Controller Robert M. Mettley (R), Sheriff Mike DeLeo (R) Coroner Jeffrey A. Yocum (R), ProthonotaryProthonotary
The word prothonotary is recorded in English since 1447, as "principal clerk of a court," from L.L. prothonotarius , from Greek protonotarios "first scribe," originally the chief of the college of recorders of the court of the Byzantine Empire, from Greek protos "first" + Latin notarius ; the -h-...
and Clerk of Court Lisa M. Arnold (R), Recorder of Deeds Donna J. Lutz (R), County Treasurer Sallie A. Neuin (R), and Jury Commissioners Robert Rothermel (D) and Larry Hess (R), though Barbara Smith (R) was selected in the 2009 Republican Primary to replace Hess whose term expires at the end of the year.
Voter Registration
As of November 2008, there are 82,394 registered voters in Lebanon County.- RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
: 44,228 (53.68%) - DemocraticDemocratic Party (United States)The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
: 27,646 (33.55%) - Other Parties: 10,520 (12.77%)
Electoral History
The county has a history of voting for Republicans in national and state elections.In the 2006 election for U.S. Senate, the county cast 21,756 votes (55.1%) for Republican Rick Santorum
Rick Santorum
Richard John "Rick" Santorum is a lawyer and a former United States Senator from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Santorum was the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference -making him the third-ranking Senate Republican from 2001 until his leave in 2007. Santorum is considered both a social...
and 17,737 (44.9%) for Democrat Bob Casey, Jr.
Bob Casey, Jr.
Robert Patrick "Bob" Casey, Jr. is the senior U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania and a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served as Pennsylvania Treasurer, and Pennsylvania Auditor General. He is the son of former Governor Bob Casey, Sr..He is the first Democrat elected to a full term in...
, who won the race. In that year's gubernatorial election
Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 2006
The Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 2006 was held on November 7, 2006, and included the races for the Governor of Pennsylvania and Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania.Incumbent Governor Ed Rendell, a Democrat, ran for re-election...
, the county cast 22,775 votes (57.5%) for Republican Lynn Swann
Lynn Swann
-Collegiate:Swann attended the University of Southern California, where he was an All-American on the Trojans football team. He played under legendary coach John McKay, including the 1972 undefeated and national championship season. McKay said of Swann, "He has speed, soft hands, and grace." He...
and 16,813 (42.5%) for Democrat Ed Rendell
Ed Rendell
Edward Gene "Ed" Rendell is an American politician who served as the 45th Governor of Pennsylvania. Rendell, a member of the Democratic Party, was elected Governor of Pennsylvania in 2002, and his term of office began January 21, 2003...
, who won the race.http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=12&ElectionID=24
In the 2004 presidential election
United States presidential election, 2004
The United States presidential election of 2004 was the United States' 55th quadrennial presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2004. Republican Party candidate and incumbent President George W. Bush defeated Democratic Party candidate John Kerry, the then-junior U.S. Senator...
, the county cast 37,089 votes (66.6%) for Republican George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
and 18,109 (32.5%) for Democrat John Kerry
John Kerry
John Forbes Kerry is the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts, the 10th most senior U.S. Senator and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He was the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party in the 2004 presidential election, but lost to former President George W...
. In that same year's election for U.S. Senate, the county cast 35,336 votes (66.8%) for Republican Arlen Specter
Arlen Specter
Arlen Specter is a former United States Senator from Pennsylvania. Specter is a Democrat, but was a Republican from 1965 until switching to the Democratic Party in 2009...
, 13,182 for Democrat Joe Hoeffel
Joe Hoeffel
Joseph Merrill "Joe" Hoeffel III is an American politician. A Democrat, he is currently a member of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, having previously served from 1992 to 1998....
, 3,320 (6.3%) for Constitution Party
Constitution Party (United States)
The Constitution Party is a paleoconservative political party in the United States. It was founded as the U.S. Taxpayers' Party by Howard Philips in 1991. Phillips was the party's candidate in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 presidential elections...
candidate Jim Clymer
Jim Clymer
James N. Clymer is the current party chairman of the United States Constitution Party.He grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and earned a law degree. He was admitted into the Pennsylvania Bar Association in May 1978. In 1986 he was appointed Chairman of the Bob Smith for Senate Committee...
, and 1,083 (2.0%) for Libertarian
Libertarian Party (United States)
The Libertarian Party is the third largest and fastest growing political party in the United States. The political platform of the Libertarian Party reflects its brand of libertarianism, favoring minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration...
Betsy Summers.http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=12&ElectionID=11 In the 2008 presidential election
United States presidential election, 2008
The United States presidential election of 2008 was the 56th quadrennial presidential election. It was held on November 4, 2008. Democrat Barack Obama, then the junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain, the senior U.S. Senator from Arizona. Obama received 365...
the county cast 34,314 votes (58.59%) for Republican John McCain
John McCain
John Sidney McCain III is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election....
and 23,310 votes (39.8%) for Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
.http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/statesub.php?year=2008&fips=42075&f=1&off=0&elect=0
In the 2002 gubernatorial election, the county cast 22,659 votes (62.7%) for Republican Mike Fisher
D. Michael Fisher
Dennis Michael Fisher is a United States federal judge of the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He was nominated on May 1, 2003 by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the U.S...
and 12,712 (35.2%) for Democrat Ed Rendell
Ed Rendell
Edward Gene "Ed" Rendell is an American politician who served as the 45th Governor of Pennsylvania. Rendell, a member of the Democratic Party, was elected Governor of Pennsylvania in 2002, and his term of office began January 21, 2003...
, who won the race. In the 2002 race for the U.S. House of Representatives, Republican George Gekas
George Gekas
George William Gekas is a Republican politician from Pennsylvania. He represented the state's 17th Congressional district from 1983 to 2003, when he was unseated in a major upset.-Early life:...
received 21,733 votes (60.9%) from the county while Democrat Tim Holden
Tim Holden
Thomas Timothy "Tim" Holden is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1993. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:...
received 13,945 (39.1%); Holden won.http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=12&ElectionID=7
Municipalities
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following cities, boroughs and townships are located in Lebanon County:Boroughs
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Myerstown, Pennsylvania Myerstown is a borough located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 3,171... Palmyra, Pennsylvania Palmyra is a borough in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,096 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Palmyra is located at .... Richland, Pennsylvania Richland is a borough in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,508 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Richland is located at .... |
Townships
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Millcreek Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Millcreek Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,921 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
Swatara Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Swatara Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,941 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... Union Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Union Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,590 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... |
Census-designated places
Census-designated placeCensus-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
s are geographical areas designated by the U.S. 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...
for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.
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Lebanon South, Pennsylvania Lebanon South is a census-designated place in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,145 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lebanon South is located at .... Mount Gretna Heights, Pennsylvania Mount Gretna Heights is a census-designated place in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 360 at the 2000 census... Newmanstown, Pennsylvania Newmanstown is a census-designated place in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,536 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Newmanstown is located at .... Pleasant Hill, Pennsylvania Pleasant Hill is a census-designated place in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,301 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pleasant Hill is located at .... Quentin, Pennsylvania Quentin is a census-designated place in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States that was named after Quentin Roosevelt. The population was 529 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Quentin is located at .... |
Sand Hill, Pennsylvania Sand Hill is a census-designated place in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,345 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sand Hill is located at .... Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania Schaefferstown is a census-designated place in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States and is completely surrounded by Heidelberg Township. The population was 984 at the 2000 census. Bomberger's Distillery is located near Schaefferstown.-Geography:... Timber Hills, Pennsylvania Timber Hills is a census-designated place in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 329 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Timber Hills is located at .... |
Education
Colleges and universities
- Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg Area Community CollegeHACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College is a community college in the United States serving the greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania metropolitan area. HACC is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools...
(Lebanon Campus) - Lebanon Valley CollegeLebanon Valley CollegeLebanon Valley College is a small, liberal arts higher education institution situated in the heart of Annville in Lebanon County, east of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.-History:...
- Evangelical School of Theology
Public School Districts
- Annville-Cleona School DistrictAnnville-Cleona School DistrictThe Annville-Cleona School District covers the Borough of Cleona and Annville Township, North Annville Township and South Annville Township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. The district encompasses approximately 40 square miles. According to 2002 local census data, it serves a resident population...
- Cornwall-Lebanon School DistrictCornwall-Lebanon School DistrictThe Cornwall-Lebanon School District is a public school district covering the Boroughs of Cornwall and Mount Gretna and North Cornwall Township, North Lebanon Township, South Lebanon Township, West Cornwall Township and West Lebanon Township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the...
- Eastern Lebanon County School District
- Lebanon School DistrictLebanon School DistrictLebanon School District is an urban public school district in Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. The district encompasses approximately 5 square miles. According to 2000 local census data, it serves a resident population of 25,297...
- Northern Lebanon School DistrictNorthern Lebanon School DistrictThe Northern Lebanon School District was formed in 1956 and comprises six municipalities: Swatara Township, Union Township, Cold Spring Township, Bethel Township, East Hanover Township, and Jonestown Borough. The district covers an area of and has a population of approximately 15,000...
- Palmyra Area School DistrictPalmyra Area School DistrictThe Palmyra Area School District is the public school system in southwest Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.The district serves the residents of Palmyra Borough, North Londonderry Township, South Londonderry Township, Campbelltown, Lawn, and Mount Gretna. This suburban district encompasses approximately...
See also
- List of municipal authorities in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Lebanon County, PennsylvaniaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Lebanon County, PennsylvaniaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States...