Chippewa Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chippewa Township, Pennsylvania
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Township
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Former McKinley School #3
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Location in Beaver County and state of Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Beaver |
| Incorporated | 1816 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Supervisors |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.69 sq mi (40.64 km2) |
| • Land | 15.69 sq mi (40.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,040  |
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7,949 |
| • Density | 493.31/sq mi (190.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
15010
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| FIPS code | 42-007-13488 |
| Website | Website |
Chippewa Township is a community located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's a type of local government area called a township. In 2020, about 8,040 people lived here. The township uses the same ZIP Code as the nearby town of Beaver Falls. Chippewa Township is also part of the larger Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
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Discovering Chippewa Township's Location
Chippewa Township covers an area of about 40.6 square kilometers (or 15.7 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Neighboring Communities Around Chippewa
Chippewa Township shares its borders with several other communities. To the north, you'll find Big Beaver. To the northeast is West Mayfield. On the east side, it borders White Township. To the southeast, it's next to Patterson Township. If you head south, you'll reach Brighton Township. To the west, it borders South Beaver Township. There's also a very small border with Darlington Township to the northwest.
Population Growth in Chippewa Township
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 6,654 | — | |
| 1980 | 7,245 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 6,988 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 7,021 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 7,620 | 8.5% | |
| 2020 | 8,040 | 5.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 7,949 | 4.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Chippewa Township has seen its population grow over the years. In 1970, there were 6,654 people living here. By 2020, the population had increased to 8,040. This shows that more and more people have chosen to make Chippewa Township their home.
Education in Chippewa Township
Students living in Chippewa Township attend schools within the Blackhawk School District. This district has four different schools for students of various ages.
Schools in the Blackhawk District
- Patterson Primary School: This school is for the youngest students, from kindergarten to second grade.
- Blackhawk Intermediate School: Students in grades three through five attend this school.
- Highland Middle School: This school serves students in grades six through eight.
- Blackhawk High School: Older students, from ninth to twelfth grade, go to Blackhawk High School.
Students from Patterson Township also start at Patterson Primary School. They then join students from Chippewa Township at Blackhawk Intermediate School when they reach third grade. Students who live closer to Darlington and the South Beaver area attend Blackhawk Intermediate School from kindergarten through fifth grade, also joining up with students from Patterson Primary.
