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Windsor, PA

Windsor is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,359 at the 2020 census. It was established in 1905 as Windsorville and was named after Windsor, England. It is part of the York–Hanover metropolitan area.

York County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 456,438. Its county seat is York. The county was created on August 19, 1749, from part of Lancaster County and named either after the Duke of York, an early patron of the Penn family, or for the city and county of York in England. The county is part of the South Central region of the state.

York County comprises the York-Hanover, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Harrisburg-York-Lebanon, Pennsylvania combined statistical area. It is in the Susquehanna Valley, a large fertile agricultural region in South Central Pennsylvania.

Based on the Articles of Confederation having been adopted in York by the Second Continental Congress on November 15, 1777, the local government and business community began referring to York in the 1960s as the first capital of the United States of America. The designation has been debated by historians ever since. Congress considered York and the borough of Wrightsville on the eastern side of York County along the Susquehanna River as the nation's permanent capital before Washington, D.C. was selected.

York County is home to Martin's Potato Chips in Thomasville; Utz Quality Foods, Inc., Snyder's of Hanover, and Hanover Foods in Hanover; Gibble's Potato Chips, and Wolfgang Candy in York; the Emigsville Band in Emigsville; a major manufacturing branch of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the York International brand of refrigeration/HVAC equipment, and York Barbell. York was the home of The Bon-Ton from 1898 to 2018, and Dentsply Sirona until 2019.

Windsor is located at 39°54′56″N 76°34′59″W (39.915577, -76.582973). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), all land.

The Early American Steam Engine Society hosts its annual Steam-O-Rama in Windsor. Steam-O-Rama is a steam and gas engine show consisting of tractor pulls, tractor square dancing, kiddie rides, games, and horse pulls. It typically starts the first Thursday of the first weekend in October. Local bluegrass bands play music on Thursday nights, and admission is free. Many different food vendors attend and there is an affordable family flea market. Steam-O-Rama has been hosted in Windsor for more than one hundred years.

Windsor places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. WellSpan Health offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. The Spa at The Hotel Hershey offers a range of luxurious treatments, including massages, facials, body treatments, and salon services. Bear Creek Mountain Resort offers a variety of wellness services, including massages, facials, body treatments, and spa packages for a complete relaxation experience. Revive Salon & Spa offers a range of beauty and wellness services, including hair care, massages, facials, waxing, and nail care. The Balance Within Wellness Studio offers yoga classes, massage therapy, Reiki sessions, and wellness workshops to promote holistic well-being. Elements Massage provides therapeutic massage services tailored to individual needs for relaxation and pain relief.

Top sites in Windsor, PA: Gettysburg National Military Park, The Fire Museum, and Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

Population: 1,348 (2022). Area: 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2). Elevation: 531 feet. ZIP Code: 17367. Area code: 717. 

FAQs

How did Windsor, PA get its name?

Windsor is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,359 at the 2020 census. It was established in 1905 as Windsorville and was named after Windsor, England. It is part of the York–Hanover metropolitan area.

What are the demographics of Windsor, PA?

Windsor, PA is home to a population of 1.33k people, of which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 0.752% of Windsor, PA residents were born outside of the country (10 people). In 2022, there were 3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (876 people) in Windsor, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 292 White (Hispanic) and 71 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.
 

Is Windsor, PA a good place to live?

Windsor is a suburb with a population of 1,330. Windsor is in York County. Living in Windsor offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families live in Windsor and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Windsor are above average.

Sources

Borough of Windsor

Wikipedia

Data USA

Niche

Gettysburg National Military Park

The Fire Museum

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

WellSpan Health 

Planet Fitness

Spa at The Hotel Hershey

Bear Creek Mountain Resort

Revive Salon & Spa

Balance Within Wellness Studio 

Elements Massage

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