Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

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County in Pennsylvania, United States

Dauphin County

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Name	County of Dauphin
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Dauphin County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 286,401. The county seat and largest city is Harrisburg, which is also the state capital of Pennsylvania. The county was created on March 4, 1785, from part of Lancaster County and named for the Dauphin of France, the heir apparent to the French throne.

Geography

Dauphin County is situated in the central part of Pennsylvania. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 558 square miles, of which 525 square miles is land and 33 square miles is water. The Susquehanna River runs through the county, providing a significant waterway for transportation and recreation.

Adjacent counties

• Northumberland County (north)
• Schuylkill County (northeast)
• Lebanon County (east)
• Lancaster County (south)
• York County (southwest)
• Cumberland County (west)
• Perry County (northwest)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 286,401 people, 120,406 households, and 72,861 families residing in the county. The population density was 545 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 68.1% White, 18.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 3.4% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.

Government and politics

Dauphin County is governed by a board of three commissioners. The county is part of the 10th Congressional District and the 11th Congressional District.

Education

Dauphin County is home to several institutions of higher education, including Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Penn State Harrisburg, and the Harrisburg Area Community College.

Transportation

The county is served by several major highways, including Interstate 81, Interstate 83, and U.S. Route 322. The Harrisburg International Airport provides air service to the region.

Communities

Cities

• Harrisburg

Boroughs

• Dauphin
• Hummelstown
• Middletown
• Millersburg
• Paxtang
• Penbrook
• Steelton

Townships

• Derry Township
• Lower Paxton Township
• Lower Swatara Township
• Middle Paxton Township
• South Hanover Township
• Susquehanna Township
• Swatara Township
• Upper Paxton Township
• West Hanover Township

See also

• List of counties in Pennsylvania
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

External links

• Official website