14-665: Coplay is a borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania , United States. Coplay's population was 3,348 at the 2020 census. It is located six miles (10 km) northwest of Allentown . The borough is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census. Coplay is located at 40°40′14″N 75°29′43″W / 40.67056°N 75.49528°W / 40.67056; -75.49528 (40.670521, -75.495395). According to
28-737: A farming area into an industrial community, starting with the founding of the Thomas Iron Company, which attracted laborers and built homes for them. When the Iron Company was liquidated, other industries gradually came to Coplay, including the Cement Mill, the Silk Mill, the Cigar Factory, and Knitting Mill. Coplay became a melting pot of many nationalities. The Pennsylvania Dutch and Germans were initially drawn to
42-761: A household in the borough was $ 38,679, and the median income for a family was $ 46,278. Males had a median income of $ 31,519 versus $ 24,983 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 18,580. About 5.6% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over. The Borough of Coplay is served by the Whitehall-Coplay School District . Coplay students in grades nine through 12 attend Whitehall High School . As of 2007, there were 11.18 miles (17.99 km) of public roads in Coplay, all of which were maintained by
56-496: A related or even the same name. There are 956 boroughs and 56 cities in Pennsylvania. Many home rule municipalities remain classified as boroughs or townships for certain purposes, even if the state's borough and township codes no longer apply to them. Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in
70-510: A specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since
84-417: Is the town of Bloomsburg , recognized by the state government as the only incorporated town in Pennsylvania. Boroughs tend to have more developed business districts and concentrations of public and commercial office buildings, including courthouses. Boroughs are larger, less spacious, and more developed than the relatively rural townships, which often have the greater territory and even surround boroughs of
98-546: The U.S. Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km), of which 0.6 square miles (1.6 km) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km) (3.08%) is water. Coplay is situated along the Lehigh River , approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Allentown . Coplay was part of the 400 acres (1.6 km) of land John Jacob Schreiber bought from the William Penn 's heirs in 1740. It
112-451: The 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it
126-501: The area for its agricultural promise. The growth of the iron industry attracted immigrants from Ireland . Then, in the early 1900s, the Cement Mills attracted immigrants from Austria , Hungary , Czechoslovakia , Poland , and Ukraine . On April 7, 1969, the borough celebrated its centennial anniversary. A celebration was held from June 15–21 in the town. In 1980, in recognition of historical value, Coplay Cement Company Kilns
140-725: The borough. Main thoroughfares through Coplay include Second Street and Chestnut Street. Borough (Pennsylvania) In the United States Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , a borough (sometimes spelled boro ) is a self-governing municipal entity, equivalent to a town in most jurisdictions, usually smaller than a city , but with a similar population density in its residential areas. Sometimes thought of as "junior cities", boroughs generally have fewer powers and responsibilities than full-fledged cities. All municipalities in Pennsylvania are classified as either cities , boroughs, or townships . The only exception
154-492: The population. Coplay has the second highest rate of Austrian ancestry in the United States, at 10.6%. There were 1,431 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who
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#1732787524794168-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.90. In the borough, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males. The median income for
182-630: Was added to the National Register of Historic Places . As of the 2000 census, there were 3,387 people, 1,431 households, and 953 families residing in the borough. The population density was 5,373.1 inhabitants per square mile (2,074.6/km). There were 1,484 housing units at an average density of 2,354.2 per square mile (909.0/km). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.84% White , 1.56% African American , 0.09% Native American , 0.32% Asian , 0.53% from other races , and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.27% of
196-546: Was initially known as Schreibers and later was known as the Lehigh Valley, because of Lehigh Valley Iron Furnaces were located here. Lehigh Valley was then changed to Coplay, derived from "Kolapechka", the son of the Indian chief Paxanosa, who lived at the head of the creek near Schnecksville . Coplay seceded from Whitehall Township in 1869 and was incorporated as a borough on April 7, 1869. Coplay gradually changed from
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