Blooming Grove Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Blooming Grove Township, Pennsylvania
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Township
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Signs along PA 739 entering Blooming Grove Township
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Location in Pike County and the state of Pennsylvania.
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Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Pike | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 76.99 sq mi (199.40 km2) | |
| • Land | 74.83 sq mi (193.81 km2) | |
| • Water | 2.16 sq mi (5.58 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,421  |
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5,545 | |
| • Density | 62.38/sq mi (24.09/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| Area code(s) | 570 | |
| FIPS code | 42-103-07088 | |
Blooming Grove Township is a special kind of local government area called a township in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 5,421 people lived there.
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History of Blooming Grove Township
Blooming Grove Township has an interesting past. One important historical building is the Lord House.
The Lord House: A Historic Landmark
The Lord House is a very old building in the township. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means it's a special place recognized for its history.
Geography of Blooming Grove Township
Blooming Grove Township is a large area with both land and water. It's located in Pennsylvania.
Land and Water Areas
The total area of the township is about 77 square miles (199.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 74.8 square miles (193.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.2 square miles (5.58 square kilometers), is water. This means there are lakes, rivers, or streams within the township.
Population and People in Blooming Grove Township
Understanding the population helps us learn about the people who live in Blooming Grove Township.
How the Population Has Grown
The number of people living in Blooming Grove Township has changed a lot over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 339 | — | |
| 1870 | 378 | 11.5% | |
| 1880 | 472 | 24.9% | |
| 1890 | 351 | −25.6% | |
| 1900 | 446 | 27.1% | |
| 1910 | 375 | −15.9% | |
| 1920 | 263 | −29.9% | |
| 1930 | 317 | 20.5% | |
| 1940 | 384 | 21.1% | |
| 1950 | 358 | −6.8% | |
| 1960 | 424 | 18.4% | |
| 1970 | 548 | 29.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,176 | 114.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,022 | 71.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,621 | 79.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,819 | 33.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,421 | 12.5% | |
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Who Lives in Blooming Grove Township?
In 2010, there were 4,819 people living here. These people lived in 1,834 homes. Many were families, with 1,348 family groups.
About 24% of the homes had children under 18. Most homes (61.1%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.44 people.
The population also included people of different ages. About 18.6% were under 18. About 24.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 47.5 years.
Education in Blooming Grove Township
Kids in Blooming Grove Township go to schools managed by a specific school district.
Local School District
The school district that serves Blooming Grove Township is the Wallenpaupack Area School District. This district is responsible for public education in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Blooming Grove (Pensilvania) para niños
