Banks Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Banks Township
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Victory Bible Church in Junedale, November 2016
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Location of Banks Township in Carbon County
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 Banks Township
Location in Pennsylvania
Banks Township
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.62 sq mi (30.11 km2) |
| • Land | 11.62 sq mi (30.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,600 ft (500 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,262 |
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1,207 |
| • Density | 103.84/sq mi (40.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-025-04048 |
Banks Township is a community located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the beautiful Northeastern Pennsylvania region. In 2010, about 1,262 people lived here.
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Exploring Banks Township's Location
Banks Township is found in the western part of Carbon County. It shares borders with Luzerne County to the north and Schuylkill County to the west. The southern edge of the township generally follows the top of Spring Mountain.
Banks Township completely surrounds the nearby town of Beaver Meadows. However, it is a separate area. Some of the smaller communities within Banks Township include Audenried, Coxes, Junedale, and Tresckow.
Land and Water Features
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that Banks Township covers about 11.62 square miles (30.1 square kilometers) of land. There is no significant water area within the township.
Most of the township's water flows into Black Creek. This creek then flows east into the Lehigh River. However, the Audenried area is different. Its water drains west into Catawissa Creek, which then joins the Susquehanna River.
Weather and Climate
Banks Township has a warm-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The average monthly temperatures in Junedale range from about 23.7°F (around -4.6°C) in January to 69.8°F (around 21°C) in July.
Nearby Towns and Townships
Banks Township is surrounded by several other communities:
- Lausanne Township (to the east)
- Weatherly (to the east)
- Packer Township (to the south)
- Kline Township, Schuylkill County (to the west)
- McAdoo, Schuylkill County (to the west)
- Hazle Township, Luzerne County (to the north)
Remember, the borough of Beaver Meadows is completely surrounded by Banks Township.
Getting Around Banks Township
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As of 2020, Banks Township had about 15.25 miles (24.54 kilometers) of public roads. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) takes care of about 10.80 miles of these roads. The township itself maintains the remaining 4.45 miles.
Two main state routes pass through or near Banks Township:
- Route 93 goes through the township and Beaver Meadows. It leads northwest about 3 miles to Hazleton. It also goes southeast about 12 miles to Jim Thorpe, which is the main town for Carbon County.
- Route 309 runs through the very western part of the township, passing through Audenried. This route connects Hazleton to the north with Tamaqua to the south.
Population of Banks Township
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,745 | — | |
| 1860 | 2,502 | 43.4% | |
| 1870 | 3,982 | 59.2% | |
| 1880 | 4,018 | 0.9% | |
| 1890 | 4,461 | 11.0% | |
| 1900 | 4,113 | −7.8% | |
| 1910 | 4,719 | 14.7% | |
| 1920 | 4,112 | −12.9% | |
| 1930 | 3,856 | −6.2% | |
| 1940 | 3,321 | −13.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,413 | −27.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,858 | −23.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,760 | −5.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,696 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,485 | −12.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,359 | −8.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,262 | −7.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,164 | −7.8% | |
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The population of Banks Township has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,359 people living here. By the 2010 census, the population was 1,262. The most recent census in 2020 showed 1,164 residents.
In 2000, most residents (98.90%) were White. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino (0.81%).
The median age in the township in 2000 was 43 years old. About 20.1% of the population was under 18. About 22.3% of residents were 65 years or older.
The median income for a household in the township was $32,083 in 2000. For families, the median income was $40,000. About 9.1% of all people in the township lived below the poverty line. This included 13.8% of those under 18.
