French Creek Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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French Creek Township,
Mercer County, Pennsylvania |
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Township
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Farmstead on Carter Road
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Location of French Creek Township in Mercer County
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Location of Mercer County in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Mercer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.86 sq mi (54.02 km2) |
| • Land | 20.72 sq mi (53.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 709 |
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701 |
| • Density | 36.00/sq mi (13.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 724, 814 |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 764 | — | |
| 2010 | 771 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 709 | −8.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 701 | −9.1% | |
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French Creek Township is a community located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is organized as a township, which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 710 people lived here. This was a small decrease from the 771 people counted in 2010.
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History of French Creek Township
The history of French Creek Township includes a special bridge. A bridge located in the township was recognized as an important historical site in 1988. This bridge, known as the Bridge in French Creek Township, was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a significant landmark that is worth preserving.
Geography of the Township
French Creek Township covers a total area of about 20.8 square miles (which is about 54 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, measuring around 20.7 square miles (53.6 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
People of French Creek Township
In 2000, there were 764 people living in French Creek Township. These people made up 280 households, and 211 of these were families. The population density was about 36.9 people for every square mile.
Households and Families
Out of the 280 households, about 35% had children under 18 living with them. Most households, around 66%, were married couples living together. Some households, about 6%, had a female head of the house without a husband present. About 24% of households were not families.
Age Groups
The people in the township were spread across different age groups. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 5.5% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, about 28%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, about 16% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 40 years.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de French Creek (Pensilvania) para niños
