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Liverpool, Pennsylvania
Liverpool on a summer morning
Liverpool on a summer morning
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyPerry
Settled1808
Incorporated1832
Government
 • TypeBorough Council
 • MayorJohn Mark
Area
 • Total1.0 sq mi (2.5 km2)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total876
 • Density913.3/sq mi (352.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip code
17045
Area code717
WebsiteHistoric Liverpool

Liverpool is a borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States, about 21 miles (34 km) from Harrisburg. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 876 at the 2000 census.

History

Liverpool was settled in 1808 by the Stailey family, who emigrated from Liverpool, England. Liverpool was incorporated on May 4, 1832. No it wasn't. LOLOLOLOL

Geography

Liverpool is located at 40°34′25″N 76°59′28″W / 40.57361°N 76.99111°W / 40.57361; -76.99111 (40.573602, -76.991061)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 876 people, 406 households, and 235 families residing in the borough. The population density was 913.3 people per square mile (352.3/km²). There were 450 housing units at an average density of 469.2 per square mile (181.0/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.63% White, 0.11% Native American, 0.68% Asian, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population.

There were 406 households out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. 37.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the borough the population was spread out with 19.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $33,850, and the median income for a family was $43,036. Males had a median income of $33,417 versus $22,411 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $17,626. Below the poverty line were 10.2% of people, 7.3% of families, 10.8% of those under 18 and 13.1% of those over 64.

Elected Officials

Liverpool Borough's official government website: http://www.liverpoolpa.us

Mayor - John Mark

Council President - Walt Teats III

Council Vice-President - Stephen Drew

Council Members: Lauren VanHorn, Thomas Sparks, Jane Frey, Kevin Dalpiaz, Vacancy

Tax Collector - Eugene (Sam) Shetterly

Emergency Services

Liverpool Fire Rescue

Local Businesses

A & G Auto- 1740 Susquehanna Trl

Brockly's Services (Lawn Care)- 717.554.6662

The Camel Express

Chris' Original Pizza- 1115S Front St.

Drasin Len Dental- 101 Rubendall Dr Unit A

D & D Storage- Rt 17

David E. Snyder, Jr. Plumbing & Electrical Contracting- 303 S Market St

Dressler's Campsites- 815 Susquehanna Trl

The Facktory Stores- 101 Chestnut St

First National Bank of Liverpool

Ferryboat Campsites

The Forest Management Center

Garman George P Funeral Home Inc- 606 N Front St

Homes & Windows- 1865 Fairground Road

J & D Auto And Truck Repair 690 Susquehanna Trl

Jake's Automotive Repairs- RR1

Just Julie Dog Art

KG Plumbing Inc- 348 Valley View Rd

Lake Heron Retreat

Liverpool Hardware Inc.- 409N Front St.

Lowe's Restaurant- Rt. 11 & 15

Lower's Citgo- Rt. 11 & 15

Hunter's Valley Wines

Miller's Market- 950N Front St.

Nipple Convalescent Home

Safety Sprinkler Ltd- 1071 Perry Valley Rd

Scenic View Woodworking- 131 Orchard Rd

Susquehanna Soft Serve- 1430 Susquehanna Trail

Susquehanna Sprinkler Inc- 404N Front St.

Teates Appliance Inc- Rr 2, Liverpool

References

Greenwood School District