Richboro, Pennsylvania Explained

Richboro, Pennsylvania
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Pennsylvania
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Bucks
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Northampton
Pushpin Map:USA Pennsylvania#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Richboro in Pennsylvania
Coordinates:40.255°N -75.0061°W
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:11.41
Area Total Sq Mi:4.41
Area Land Sq Mi:4.38
Area Water Sq Mi:0.03
Elevation Ft:262
Population As Of:2020
Population Footnotes:[2]
Population Total:6443
Population Density Km2:568.02
Population Density Sq Mi:1471.00
Timezone1:EST
Utc Offset1:-5
Timezone1 Dst:EDT
Utc Offset1 Dst:-4
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:18954
Area Codes:215, 267 and 445
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:42-64464
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Land Km2:11.34
Area Water Km2:0.07

Richboro is a census-designated place (CDP) in Northampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,378 during the 2020 census.

History

Hampton Hill, John Thompson House, Twin Trees Farm, and Willow Mill Complex are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

Richboro is located at (40.221658, -75.006047).[3] Tyler State Park is partially located in Richboro.[4]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.4sqmi, all land.

Demographics

At the 2000 census there were 6,678 people, 2,062 households, and 1,864 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1524.5sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 2,072 housing units at an average density of 473sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.09% White, 0.36% African American, 1.81% Asian, 0.01% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63%.[5]

There were 2,062 households, 45.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.9% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.6% were non-families. 8.1% of households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.20 and the average family size was 3.39.

The age distribution was 28.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median household income was $91,204 and the median family income was $94,316. Males had a median income of $67,222 versus $36,351 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $31,954. About 1.5% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Richboro is in Northampton Township. Along with Holland and Churchville, it is part of the Council Rock School District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. August 8, 2023.
  2. Web site: Census Population API. United States Census Bureau. Oct 12, 2022.
  3. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  4. Web site: Tyler State Park . Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources . 6 July 2020.
  5. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.