Cherryhill Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cherryhill Township,
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The Post Office in Penn Run, a village in Cherryhill Township
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Map of Indiana County, Pennsylvania Highlighting Cherryhill Township
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Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Indiana County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Indiana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.50 sq mi (128.20 km2) |
| • Land | 48.65 sq mi (125.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,477  |
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2,462 |
| • Density | 54.91/sq mi (21.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-063-13072 |
Cherryhill Township is a special kind of local government area called a township. It is located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The township got its name from an old area called Cherry Hill Manor.
In 2020, about 2,477 people lived in Cherryhill Township. It includes many small communities. Some of these are Buck Run, Hustonville, Ideal, and Penn Run. The township completely surrounds the town of Clymer, but Clymer is a separate area.
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Exploring Cherryhill Township's Past
Cherryhill Township has an interesting history. One important historical place is the George Diehl Homestead. This homestead was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. This means it is a special building that is protected because of its historical importance.
Understanding Cherryhill Township's Land
Cherryhill Township covers a total area of about 49.5 square miles (128.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 48.8 square miles (125.99 square kilometers) is land, and a smaller part, about 0.7 square miles (2.20 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Cherryhill Township?
We can learn about the people living in Cherryhill Township by looking at census information. A census is like a big count of everyone living in an area.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Cherryhill Township has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,758 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,976 | 12.4% | |
| 1880 | 2,243 | 13.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,957 | −12.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,648 | −15.8% | |
| 1910 | 2,198 | 33.4% | |
| 1920 | 2,050 | −6.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,911 | −6.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,158 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,955 | −9.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,721 | −12.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,747 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,540 | 45.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,764 | 8.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,842 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,765 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,477 | −10.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,462 | −11.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 2,842 people living in the township. There were 998 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of the people living there were White.
Families and Households
Many households in Cherryhill Township in 2000 had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.72 people.
Age Groups
The population in 2000 included people of all ages. About 24.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the township was 40 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the typical income for a household in the township was $35,909 per year. For families, the typical income was $40,847. The average income per person was $14,910. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
