Pine Creek Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Coordinates: 41°11′36″N 77°20′44″W / 41.19333°N 77.34556°W / 41.19333; -77.34556
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Pine Creek Township,
Clinton County,
Pennsylvania
Township
Pine Creek Township as seen from atop a ridge in Wayne Township
Pine Creek Township as seen from atop a ridge in Wayne Township
Location in Clinton County and the state of Pennsylvania.
Location in Clinton County and the state of Pennsylvania.
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyClinton
Settled1772
IncorporatedBefore 1839
Area
[1]
 • Total14.91 sq mi (38.62 km2)
 • Land14.41 sq mi (37.31 km2)
 • Water0.50 sq mi (1.31 km2)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total3,394 Increase
 • Estimate 
(2021)[2]
3,391
 • Density226.64/sq mi (87.51/km2)
FIPS code42-035-60360
Websitewww.pinecreektownship.com

Pine Creek Township is a township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,394 at the 2020 census.[2] The township is named for Pine Creek, which flows into the West Branch Susquehanna River at the border of the township with Lycoming County, between the boroughs of Avis and Jersey Shore

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 14.9 square miles (38.6 km2), of which 14.4 square miles (37.3 km2) is land and 0.50 square miles (1.3 km2), or 3.38%, is water.[3]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19803,100—
19903,1882.8%
20003,184−0.1%
20103,2151.0%
20203,3945.6%
2021 (est.)3,391[2]−0.1%
source:[4][5]

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 3,184 people, 1,293 households, and 941 families residing in the township. The population density was 221.3 inhabitants per square mile (85.4/km2). There were 1,379 housing units at an average density of 95.9 per square mile (37.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.31% White, 0.25% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 0.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.06% of the population.

There were 1,293 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,464, and the median income for a family was $44,085. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $21,628 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,451. About 4.8% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020—2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  3. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Pine Creek township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  4. ^ "Clinton County Comprehensive Plan" (PDF). Clinton County, Pennsylvania. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 29, 2007. Retrieved September 19, 2007.
  5. ^ "Population Change 1990–2000: Pennsylvania". Pennsylvania State Data Center. Archived from the original on November 17, 2007. Retrieved September 19, 2007.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

External links[edit]

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