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'''Flourtown''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Springfield Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania|Springfield Township]], [[Montgomery County, Pennsylvania|Montgomery County]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States]], with a ZIP code of 19031. Flourtown is adjacent to the neighborhoods of [[Erdenheim, Pennsylvania|Erdenheim]], [[Oreland, Pennsylvania|Oreland]], [[Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania|Whitemarsh]], and [[Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Chestnut Hill]]. The population of Flourtown was 4,538 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].
'''Flourtown''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Springfield Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania|Springfield Township]], [[Montgomery County, Pennsylvania|Montgomery County]], [[Pennsylvania]]. Flourtown is adjacent to the neighborhoods of [[Erdenheim, Pennsylvania|Erdenheim]], [[Oreland, Pennsylvania|Oreland]], [[Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania|Whitemarsh]], and [[Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Chestnut Hill]]. The population of Flourtown was 4,538 at the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]]. Its ZIP code is 19031.


==History==
==History==
The community was so named on account of a [[gristmill|flouring mill]] near the original town site.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Moyer|first1=Armond|last2=Moyer|first2=Winifred|title=The origins of unusual place-names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89058322223;view=1up;seq=55|year=1958|publisher=Keystone Pub. Associates|page=51}}</ref>
Founded in 1743, the community was so named on account of a [[gristmill|flouring mill]] near the original town site.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Moyer|first1=Armond|last2=Moyer|first2=Winifred|title=The origins of unusual place-names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89058322223;view=1up;seq=55|year=1958|publisher=Keystone Pub. Associates|page=51}}</ref> In 1940, the [[American Guide Series|Pennsylvania guide]], compiled by the Writers' Program of the [[Works Progress Administration]], noted that regional farmers had previously come to the area to buy supplies and "have their wheat ground by the millers along the Wissahickon. Most of the houses are old, many dating to Colonial times. Flourtown's sole commercial activity is carried on by a few antique shops."<ref name="Pennsylvania Guide">{{Cite book|title=Pennsylvania: A Guide to the Keystone State|last=Federal Writers' Project|date=1940|publisher=Oxford University Press|edition=1st|page=509|location=New York}}</ref>


The [[Black Horse Inn]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2005.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
The [[Black Horse Inn]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2005.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>


Scenes for the QVC Original movie ''Holly and the Hot Chocolate'' were shot in the parking lot of the Executive Motor shop and Scoogi's Italian Restaurant, both at the intersection of Bethlehem Pike and Arlingham Road.
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==Geography==
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Flourtown is located at {{Coord|40|6|19|N|75|12|27|W|type:city}} (40.105377, -75.207524).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


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==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|1.4|sqmi}}, all of it land.
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Flourtown is located at {{Coord|40|6|19|N|75|12|27|W|type:city}} (40.105377, -75.207524).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|1.4|sqmi}}, all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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| 1990= 4754
|1990= 4754
| 2000= 4669
|2000= 4669
| 2010= 4538
|2010= 4538
|2020= 4786
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As of the 2010 census, the CDP was 89.3% White, 5.3% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 0.4% were Some Other Race, and 1.5% were two or more races. 1.8% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry.<ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/census/profile/PA#locality-tab Census 2010: Pennsylvania]. Usatoday.Com. Retrieved on 2013-07-21.</ref>
As of the 2010 census, the CDP was 89.3% White, 5.3% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 0.4% were Some Other Race, and 1.5% were two or more races. 1.8% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry.<ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/census/profile/PA#locality-tab Census 2010: Pennsylvania]. Usatoday.Com. Retrieved on 2013-07-21.</ref>


As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> of 2000, there were 4,669 people, 1,746 households, and 1,292 families residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was 3,305.0 people per square mile (1,278.5/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 1,772 housing units at an average density of 1,254.3/sq&nbsp;mi (485.2/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.72% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.30% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.84% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.32% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.81% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.69% of the population. 24.2% were of [[Irish American|Irish]], 14.2% [[Italian American|Italian]], 12.7% [[German American|German]] and 11.5% [[English American|English]] ancestry according to [[Census 2000]].
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 4,669 people, 1,746 households, and 1,292 families living in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|3,305.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,772 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,254.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.72% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.30% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.84% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.32% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.81% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.69% of the population. 24.2% were of [[Irish American|Irish]], 14.2% [[Italian American|Italian]], 12.7% [[German American|German]] and 11.5% [[English American|English]] ancestry according to [[Census 2000]].


There were 1,746 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.05.
There were 1,746 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.05.


In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.
In Flourtown, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.


The median income for a household in the CDP was $76,465, and the median income for a family was $88,249. Males had a median income of $59,844 versus $42,472 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $32,848. About 1.0% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $76,465, and the median income for a family was $88,249. Males had a median income of $59,844 versus $42,472 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $32,848. About 1.0% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.


==Organizations==
==Organizations==
[[Flourtown Fire Company]] was established in 1910 and provides fire/emergency services to Springfield Township and the communities of Flourtown, [[Erdenheim, Pennsylvania|Erdenheim]], [[Oreland, Pennsylvania|Oreland]], [[Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania|Wyndmoor]] and beyond through mutual aid agreements.
Flourtown Fire Company was established in 1910 and provides fire and emergency services to Springfield Township and the communities of Flourtown, [[Erdenheim, Pennsylvania|Erdenheim]], [[Oreland, Pennsylvania|Oreland]], [[Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania|Wyndmoor]], and beyond through mutual aid agreements.


The [[Klingon Language Institute]] was founded here in 1992.
The [[Klingon Language Institute]] was founded in Flourtown in 1992.


==Educational institutions==
==Educational institutions==
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==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[Laura Breckenridge]], actress
*[[Laura Breckenridge]], actress
*[[Matt Guokas Sr.]], professional basketball player and announcer and MLB announcer
*[[Lydie Marland|Lydie Marland (née Roberts)]], socialite and First Lady of Oklahoma
*[[Mike Richter]], professional hockey player
*[[Mike Richter]], professional hockey player

==See also==
*[[Philadelphia Cricket Club]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{commons category-inline}}


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[[Category:Census-designated places in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania]]

Latest revision as of 02:09, 2 October 2023

Flourtown
Census-designated place
Bethlehem Pike in Flourtown
Bethlehem Pike in Flourtown
Flourtown is located in Pennsylvania
Flourtown
Flourtown
Location of Flourtown in Pennsylvania
Flourtown is located in the United States
Flourtown
Flourtown
Flourtown (the United States)
Coordinates: 40°06′19″N 75°12′27″W / 40.10528°N 75.20750°W / 40.10528; -75.20750
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyMontgomery
TownshipsSpringfield
Area
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 • Total1.41 sq mi (3.66 km2)
 • Land1.41 sq mi (3.66 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
187 ft (57 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total4,786
 • Density3,391.92/sq mi (1,309.30/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
19031
Area codes215, 267, and 445
FIPS code42-26376

Flourtown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Springfield Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Flourtown is adjacent to the neighborhoods of Erdenheim, Oreland, Whitemarsh, and Chestnut Hill. The population of Flourtown was 4,538 at the 2010 census. Its ZIP code is 19031.

History[edit]

Founded in 1743, the community was so named on account of a flouring mill near the original town site.[3] In 1940, the Pennsylvania guide, compiled by the Writers' Program of the Works Progress Administration, noted that regional farmers had previously come to the area to buy supplies and "have their wheat ground by the millers along the Wissahickon. Most of the houses are old, many dating to Colonial times. Flourtown's sole commercial activity is carried on by a few antique shops."[4]

The Black Horse Inn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.[5]

Scenes for the QVC Original movie Holly and the Hot Chocolate were shot in the parking lot of the Executive Motor shop and Scoogi's Italian Restaurant, both at the intersection of Bethlehem Pike and Arlingham Road.

Geography[edit]

Flourtown is located at 40°6′19″N 75°12′27″W / 40.10528°N 75.20750°W / 40.10528; -75.20750 (40.105377, -75.207524).[6] According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), all land.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19904,754—
20004,669−1.8%
20104,538−2.8%
20204,7865.5%
[2]

As of the 2010 census, the CDP was 89.3% White, 5.3% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 0.4% were Some Other Race, and 1.5% were two or more races. 1.8% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry.[7]

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 4,669 people, 1,746 households, and 1,292 families living in the CDP. The population density was 3,305.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,276.1/km2). There were 1,772 housing units at an average density of 1,254.3 per square mile (484.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.72% White, 3.30% African American, 1.84% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population. 24.2% were of Irish, 14.2% Italian, 12.7% German and 11.5% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 1,746 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.05.

In Flourtown, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $76,465, and the median income for a family was $88,249. Males had a median income of $59,844 versus $42,472 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $32,848. About 1.0% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

Organizations[edit]

Flourtown Fire Company was established in 1910 and provides fire and emergency services to Springfield Township and the communities of Flourtown, Erdenheim, Oreland, Wyndmoor, and beyond through mutual aid agreements.

The Klingon Language Institute was founded in Flourtown in 1992.

Educational institutions[edit]

Notable people[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 51.
  4. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). Pennsylvania: A Guide to the Keystone State (1st ed.). New York: Oxford University Press. p. 509.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ^ Census 2010: Pennsylvania. Usatoday.Com. Retrieved on 2013-07-21.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

External links[edit]

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