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A township of 3,130 people in Berks County, Pennsylvania
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Conserved land9.9%873 of 8,797 acres
Trails1.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1279 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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1940 Census Enumeration District Maps - Pennsylvania - Berks County - Earl - ED 6-22, ED 6-23, ED 6-291880
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1940 Census Enumeration District Maps - Pennsylvania - Berks County - Earl - ED 6-22, ED 6-23, ED 6-29, 1880

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About Earl

Township in Pennsylvania, US
3,097Population
13.9 sq miArea
577 ftElevation

Earl Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,102 at the 2020 census. Earl Township was named for early German settler Hans Graaf. His surname Graaf means "earl" in English.

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Nothing stands out: Earl tracks Pennsylvania closely.

Care nearby

Pottstown HospitalPottstown · 8.7 mi · ER
Chdc BoyertownBoyertown · 3.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 19512, 19518, 19547 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Earl →

Natural hazards in Earl

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.

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The public schools Earl’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 77% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Nearest: Boyertown Community LibraryBoyertown · 3.3 miles · 48 hrs a week
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