Crescent Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Crescent Township
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Houses on Front Street in Glenwillard
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Location in Allegheny County and state of Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Pennsylvania | ||
| County | Allegheny | ||
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| • Type | Board of Commissioners | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.31 sq mi (5.98 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.10 sq mi (5.43 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 2,479 | ||
| • Estimate
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2,426 | ||
| • Density | 1,231.17/sq mi (475.46/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| FIPS code | 42-003-17048 | ||
Crescent Township is a small community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the larger Pittsburgh Metro Area. In 2020, about 2,479 people lived here.
The township was created in 1855. It got its name, Crescent, because it was formed from a part of Moon Township. Crescent Township uses the ZIP code 15046.
Crescent Township has two smaller villages within it:
- Glenwillard
- Wireton
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About Crescent Township
Crescent Township is located in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. This means it's part of the big city region around Pittsburgh.
Where is Crescent Township?
Crescent Township covers about 2.3 square miles (5.98 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
It shares its borders with a few other places. To the south, southeast, and southwest, it touches Moon Township. To the north, it borders South Heights, and to the northwest, it borders Hopewell Township. Across the Ohio River to the northeast, you'll find Leetsdale.
Education in Crescent Township
Students who live in Crescent Township go to schools in the Moon Area School District. This school district serves several communities in the area.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Crescent Township has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 324 | — | |
| 1870 | 364 | 12.3% | |
| 1880 | 419 | 15.1% | |
| 1890 | 785 | 87.4% | |
| 1900 | 622 | −20.8% | |
| 1910 | 893 | 43.6% | |
| 1920 | 980 | 9.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,107 | 13.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,482 | 33.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,867 | 26.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,603 | 39.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,918 | 12.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,862 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,490 | −13.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,314 | −7.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,640 | 14.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,479 | −6.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,426 | −8.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,314 people living in the township. About 32.6% of households had children under 18. The average age of people living in Crescent Township was 38 years old.
Famous People from Crescent Township
Crescent Township has been home to some well-known individuals:
- Lou Christie (born 1943) is a famous singer and songwriter. He grew up in the Glenwillard part of Crescent Township and went to Moon High School.
- John Calipari (born 1959) is a well-known NCAA men's basketball coach. He lived in Crescent Township when he was an assistant coach at the University of Pittsburgh.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Crescent (Pensilvania) para niños
