Berlin Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Berlin Township,
Wayne County, Pennsylvania |
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| Township of Berlin | |
Beach Lake post office
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Location in Wayne County and the state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| US Congressional District | PA-8 |
| State Senatorial District | 20 |
| State House of Representatives District | 139 |
| County | Wayne |
| School District | Wayne Highlands Region III |
| Incorporated | November 28, 1826 |
| Named for | Berlin, Germany |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Supervisors |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.56 sq mi (102.46 km2) |
| • Land | 38.45 sq mi (99.59 km2) |
| • Water | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369.1 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,452  |
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(2021)
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2,455 |
| • Density | 63.25/sq mi (24.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight (EDT)) |
| Area codes | 570 and 272 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1217213 |
| FIPS code | 42-127-05784 |
Berlin Township is a special kind of local government called a second-class township. It is located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 2,452 people lived there.
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Geography of Berlin Township
Berlin Township covers an area of about 39.6 square miles (102.46 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 38.5 square miles (99.59 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.1 square miles (2.87 square kilometers), is water.
Villages in Berlin Township
Several small communities, also known as villages, are part of Berlin Township. These include:
- Beach Lake (sometimes called Beech Pond)
- Berlin Center (also known as Berlin Centre)
- Bethel
- East Berlin
- Laurella
People of Berlin Township
Let's look at how many people live in Berlin Township and what the community is like.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Berlin Township has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 2,578 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,452 | −4.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,455 | −4.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 2,578 people. By 2020, the population was 2,452. In 2021, it was estimated to be around 2,455 people.
Who Lives Here?
In 2010, there were 1,002 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together. Many of these households were families. About 29.9% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The population of Berlin Township includes people of different ages:
- About 23.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 60.5% were between 18 and 64 years old.
- About 16.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was about 42.8 years.
Income and Economy
The median income for a household in Berlin Township was $54,844. For families, the median income was $65,375. This means that half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less.
About 10.4% of all people in the township lived below the poverty line. This includes about 27.8% of those under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Berlin (Pensilvania) para niños
