33-627: The Governor Mifflin School District is located in southern Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania in the United States . The district comprises 6 schools, located throughout the district. The Governor Mifflin School District has sports for the fall, winter, and spring. These sports are divided between the middle school and the high school. The middle school sports for the fall are cross country , soccer , cheerleading , field hockey , football , and volleyball . The high school sports for
66-541: A Democrat carried Berks in a Presidential election occurred in 2008, with Barack Obama receiving 53.9% of the vote to John McCain 's 44.7%. The other three statewide winners ( Rob McCord for treasurer, Jack Wagner for auditor general, and Tom Corbett for attorney general) also carried it. While Republicans have controlled the commissioner majority most of the time and continue to control most county row offices, Democrats have become more competitive in Berks in recent years. In
99-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.08. In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
132-498: A wide variety of education related services to school districts, private and parochial schools and hame schooled students. Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities , boroughs , townships , and, in one case, a town . The following cities, boroughs, and townships are located in Northumberland County: Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by
165-536: Is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . As of the 2020 census , the population was 91,647. Its county seat is Sunbury . The county is part of the Central Pennsylvania region of the state. The county was formed in 1772 from parts of Lancaster , Berks , Bedford , Cumberland , and Northampton Counties and named for the county of Northumberland in northern England. Northumberland County
198-714: Is a fifth class county according to the Pennsylvania's County Code. Northumberland County comprises the Sunbury, Pennsylvania Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Bloomsburg - Berwick -Sunbury, PA Combined Statistical Area . Among its notable residents are Thomas L. Hamer , a Democratic member of Congress in the 1830s, and Joseph Priestley , the Enlightenment chemist and theologian, who left England in 1796 due to religious and political persecution and settled on
231-811: Is composed of four historic structures: White Horse Inn, George Douglass Mansion, Bridge keeper's House, and the Mouns Jones House, constructed in 1716, which is the oldest recorded building in the county. West Reading in home to the annual Art on the Avenue, which reached its 25th year in 2019. Berks County is home to several media outlets, including: Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities , boroughs , townships , and towns . The following cities, boroughs and townships are located in Berks County: Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by
264-478: Is often abbreviated to Berks. Berks County began much larger than it is today. The northwestern parts of the county went to the founding of Northumberland County in 1772 and Schuylkill County in 1811, when it reached its current size. In 2005, Berks County was added to the Delaware Valley Planning Area due to a fast-growing population and close proximity to the other communities. According to
297-603: Is still competitive, with the last Republican to carry the county by more than 10% being George H.W. Bush in 1988. As of 2023, the Republican Party maintained a total registration edge over Democrats in Berks County. At the top of the Pennsylvania ticket in November 2022, Berks County split its votes, supporting Democrat Josh Shapiro for governor and Republican Mehmet Oz for U.S. Senate . The first time since 1964 that
330-597: Is the Susquehanna River . The Susquehanna River's tributaries in the county include the West Branch Susquehanna River , Chillisquaque Creek , Shamokin Creek , and Mahanoy Creek . The county has mountains in the south and north, with the rest being mostly rolling hills. As of the census of 2000, there were 94,556 people, 38,835 households, and 25,592 families residing in the county. The population density
363-552: The 2010 U.S. census the metropolitan area is the 10th-most populous in Pennsylvania and the 128th-most populous in the U.S. with a population of 413,491. Berks County is part of the larger Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area (CSA) , the largest in Pennsylvania and eighth-most populous in the nation with a population of 7,067,807. As of September 21, 2023, there were 253,186 registered voters in Berks County. Berks County leans Republican, but
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#1732891185633396-673: The 2010 census the micropolitan area ranked 2nd most populous in the State of Pennsylvania and the 37th most populous in the United States with a population of 94,528. Northumberland County is also a part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick–Sunbury, PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) , which combines the population of Northumberland County as well as the Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union County areas. The Combined Statistical Area ranked 8th in
429-679: The Oley Valley . The Old Order Mennonites in the area belong to the Groffdale Conference Mennonite Church and use the horse and buggy as transportation. There are several farms in the area belonging to the Old Order Mennonite community and meetinghouses are located near Kutztown and Fleetwood. The Office of Management and Budget has designated Berks County as the Reading, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) . As of
462-467: The South Central Pennsylvania region of the state. The county borders Lehigh County to its north and its east, Schuylkill County to its north, Lebanon and Lancaster counties to its west, and Chester County to its south. The county is approximately 26 miles (42 km) southwest of Allentown , the state's third-largest city, and 64 miles (103 km) northwest of Philadelphia ,
495-1043: The Susquehanna River . His former house , originally purchased by chemists from Pennsylvania State University after a colloquium that founded the American Chemical Society , is a historical museum. Before European settlement the area was inhabited by the Akhrakouaeronon or Atrakouaehronon, a subtribe of the Susquehannock . By 1813 the area once comprising the sprawling county of Northumberland had been divided over time and allotted to other counties such that lands once occupied by Old Northumberland at its greatest extent are now found in Centre , Columbia , Luzerne , Lycoming , Mifflin , Union , Clearfield , Clinton , Montour , Bradford , Lackawanna , Susquehanna , Wyoming , Tioga , Potter , McKean , Warren , Venango , Snyder , and Schuylkill Counties. According to
528-512: The Swatara Creek in the northwest and the Conestoga River , which starts in Berks County between Morgantown and Elverson in the county's extreme south. It has a humid continental climate ( Dfa except for some Dfb on Blue Mountain at the northern boundary.) The hardiness zone is mostly 7a with 6b in some higher northern and eastern areas. [1] As of the 2010 census , the county
561-533: 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. The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Berks County. † county seat CDP = census designated population 40°25′N 75°56′W / 40.42°N 75.93°W / 40.42; -75.93 Northumberland County, Pennsylvania Northumberland County
594-744: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 478 square miles (1,240 km ), of which 458 square miles (1,190 km ) is land and 19 square miles (49 km ) (4.0%) is water. The county has a humid continental climate ( Dfa / Dfb ). Average temperatures in Sunbury range from 27.3 °F in January to 72.7 °F in July, while in Mount Carmel they range from 25.0 °F in January to 70.2 °F in July. The main river in Northumberland County
627-582: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 866 square miles (2,240 km ), 857 square miles (2,220 km ) of which is land and 9.2 square miles (24 km ) (1.1%) of which is water. Most of the county is drained by the Schuylkill River , but an area in the northeast is drained by the Lehigh River via the Little Lehigh Creek and areas are drained by the Susquehanna River via
660-456: The 1740s when inhabitants of northern Lancaster County sent several petitions requesting that a separate county be established. With the help of German immigrant Conrad Weiser , the county was formed on March 11, 1752, from parts of Chester County , Lancaster County , and Philadelphia County . It was named after the English county in which William Penn 's family home lay, Berkshire , which
693-511: The 2012 Presidential election, Mitt Romney carried the county by approximately a one-percent margin, 49.6% to 48.6%, however, in 2016, Donald Trump carried Berks by a much larger margin of 52.9% to 42.7%. Chart of Voter Registration School districts include: Reading Public Museum in Reading is an art, science, and history museum. The Reading Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corps are an all-age drum corps based in Berks County. Founded in 1957,
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#1732891185633726-719: The State of Pennsylvania and 115th most populous in the United States with a population of 264,739. As of November 7, 2022, there are 58,632 registered voters in Northumberland County. While county-level politics tend to be competitive, Northumberland is a Republican county in most statewide elections. The margins of victory in the county for the Republican presidential candidate in 2000, 2004, and 2008 have been 13, 21, and 14 percentage points, respectively. Governor Ed Rendell narrowly carried it against Lynn Swann while Republican Rick Santorum narrowly carried it against Bob Casey in 2006. The only Democratic statewide candidate to carry
759-428: The age of 18 living with them, 52.40% were married couples living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.10% were non-families. 30.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.89. In the county, the population was spread out, with 21.90% under
792-421: The age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 19.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.80 males. The United States Office of Management and Budget has designated Northumberland County as the Sunbury, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area (μSA) . As of
825-564: The corps is a charter member Drum Corps Associates and an 11-time DCA World Champion. Reading is home to Berks Opera Company, founded in 2007 as Berks Opera Workshop. There are two Pennsylvania state parks and one natural area in Berks County. There are two Pennsylvania Historic Sites in Berks County. The Old Morlatton Village in Douglassville is maintained by the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County. The village
858-514: The county in 2008 was incumbent Auditor General Jack Wagner . In 2011, the election of Stephen Bridy resulted in a three-way split among the county commissioners. Northumberland County Career Technology Center located in Coal Township Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit 16 – The primary service area consists of: Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties in central Pennsylvania. Provides
891-435: The county. The population density was 479 inhabitants per square mile (185/km ). There were 164,827 housing units at an average density of 191.9 per square mile (74.1/km ). According to Muninet Guide's 2010 analysis, the median household income for Berks County is $ 54,105. There were 154,356 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 12.0% had
924-470: The fall are cross country, soccer, water polo , cheerleading, field hockey , football, tennis , and golf . The middle school sports for the winter are basketball , cheerleading, and wrestling . The high school sports for the winter are basketball, bowling , indoor track and field , swimming and diving , cheerleading, rifle, and wrestling. The middle school sports for the spring are baseball , track and field , and softball . The high school sports for
957-402: The spring are baseball, lacrosse , track and field, tennis, volleyball, and softball. Berks County, Pennsylvania Berks County ( Pennsylvania Dutch : Barricks Kaundi ) is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . As of the 2020 census , the county's population was 428,849. The county seat is Reading , the fourth-most populous city in the state. The county is part of
990-589: The state's largest city. The Schuylkill River , a 135-mile-long (217 km) tributary of the Delaware River , flows through Berks County. The county is part of the Reading, PA metropolitan statistical area (MSA), which in turn is part of the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area known as the Philadelphia -Reading- Camden , PA- NJ - DE - MD combined statistical area (CSA). Reading developed during
1023-679: Was 206 people per square mile (80 people/km ). There were 43,164 housing units at an average density of 94 units per square mile (36/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 97.09% White , 1.52% Black or African American , 0.10% Native American , 0.22% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.47% from other races , and 0.58% from two or more races. 1.10% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 32.5% were of German , 12.9% Polish , 9.9% American , 8.2% Italian , 8.1% Irish and 5.8% Dutch ancestry. 95.8% spoke English and 1.5% Spanish as their first language. There were 38,835 households, out of which 27.30% had children under
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1056-465: Was 39.1 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.70 males. Berks County is home to an Old Order Mennonite community consisting of about 160 families, located in the East Penn Valley near Kutztown and Fleetwood . The Old Order Mennonites first bought land in the area in 1949. In 2012, Old Order Mennonites bought two large farms in
1089-475: Was 76.9% White non-Hispanic, 4.9% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.3% Asian, and 2.5% were two or more races. 16.4% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino ancestry. Historically there is a large Pennsylvania Dutch population. It is known as part of Pennsylvania Dutch Country . More recently there is a large Puerto Rican population centered in the city of Reading. There were 411,442 people, 154,356 households, and 106,532 families residing in
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