Halfmoon Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Halfmoon Township,
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Township
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Municipal offices and library on SR 550
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Map of Centre County, Pennsylvania highlighting Halfmoon Township
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Map of Centre County, Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Centre |
| Settled | 1784 |
| Incorporated | 1801 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Supervisors |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.60 sq mi (61.11 km2) |
| • Land | 23.60 sq mi (61.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,819  |
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2,809 |
| • Density | 118.33/sq mi (45.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-027-31992 |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,357 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,667 | 13.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,819 | 5.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,809 | 5.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Halfmoon Township is a community located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's part of the larger State College area. In 2020, about 2,819 people lived here. This was a small increase of 5.4% since 2010.
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History of Halfmoon Township
Halfmoon Township was first settled in 1784. A man named Abraham Elder came from Franklin County and found an empty cabin. He stayed there for the summer. The next year, in 1785, Abraham returned with his family and his brother, David. They officially settled the area.
Two important old buildings in Halfmoon Township are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Abraham Elder Stone House and the George Wilson Homestead. They are protected because of their history.
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The Elder stone house on SR 550
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The Wilson homestead
Geography and Location
Halfmoon Township covers an area of about 61.1 square kilometers (or 23.6 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the township.
Halfmoon Township shares its borders with several other areas. To the northwest, it borders Taylor and Worth townships. To the northeast, you'll find Patton Township. Ferguson Township is to the southeast, and Huntingdon County is to the southwest.
People and Community
In 2010, there were 2,667 people living in Halfmoon Township. These people lived in 913 households, and 778 of those were families. Most people living in the township were White (97.3%). A small number were Black or African American (0.5%) or Asian (0.8%). About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (44.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (79.1%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.92 people.
The people in Halfmoon Township are of different ages. About 28.4% were under 18 years old. The median age was 41 years. This means half the people were younger than 41, and half were older.
The average income for a household in the township was about $98,911. For families, the average income was around $103,224. Only a small number of families (4.1%) and individuals (3.9%) lived below the poverty line.
Neighborhoods to Explore
Halfmoon Township is made up of fifteen different neighborhoods. Each one has its own unique feel. Some of these neighborhoods include:
- Centennial Hills
- Foxboro
- Grahampton
- Gummo Subdivision
- Loveville
- Oak Leaf
- Orchard Creek
- Orchard Manor
- Sawmill Acres
- Sedona Hills
- Smith Development
- Smith/Hughes
- Stormstown
- The Farm
- Trotter Farm
