Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Caernarvon Township,
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
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A snow squall over Caernarvon Township
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Map of Lancaster County highlighting Caernarvon Township
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Settled | 1730 |
| Incorporated | 1729 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Supervisors |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.07 sq mi (59.76 km2) |
| • Land | 22.96 sq mi (59.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,605  |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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4,591 |
| • Density | 209.39/sq mi (80.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 610, 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-071-10704 |
Caernarvon Township is a community located in the northeastern part of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is a township, which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 4,605 people lived here.
A Look Back: History of Caernarvon Township
Caernarvon Township has a rich history! Many important buildings and places in the township are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of sites that are important to the history of the United States.
Some of these historic places include:
- The Bangor Episcopal Church
- The Ann Cunningham Evans House
- The Edward Davies House
- The Pool Forge Covered Bridge
- Poole Forge
- The Weaver's Mill Covered Bridge
- The Windsor Forge Mansion
These sites help us remember the past and learn about how people lived long ago in Caernarvon Township.
Where is Caernarvon Township? Geography and Communities
Caernarvon Township covers an area of about 23 square miles (59.76 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
The township includes several smaller communities. These are:
- Churchtown
- Beartown
- Narvon
- Part of Morgantown
Who Lives Here? Caernarvon Township Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 3,392 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,946 | 16.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,278 | 8.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,748 | 11.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,605 | −3.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 4,591 | −3.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The number of people living in Caernarvon Township changes over time. In 2000, there were 4,278 people. By 2020, the population was 4,605.
Many families live in the township. In 2000, about 4 out of 10 households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3 people.
The population includes people of different ages. In 2000, about one-third of the people were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the township was 33 years.
