Jackson Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Jackson Township,
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A Jackson Township pasture
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Map of Tioga County Highlighting Jackson Township
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Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Tioga County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Tioga |
| Settled | 1800 |
| Incorporated | 1815 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.13 sq mi (103.95 km2) |
| • Land | 40.11 sq mi (103.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,880  |
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1,881 |
| • Density | 46.55/sq mi (17.97/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern Time Zone (North America) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| FIPS code | 42-117-37472 |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,054 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,887 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,880 | −0.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,881 | −0.3% | |
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Jackson Township is a community located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's a place with a long history, first settled in the early 1800s. The township was officially formed in 1815. In 2020, about 1,880 people lived in Jackson Township. It is known for its peaceful, rural setting.
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Geography of Jackson Township
Jackson Township covers an area of about 40.6 square miles (105 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Neighboring Areas
Jackson Township shares its northern border with towns in New York State, like Caton and Southport. To the east, it borders Wells Township in Bradford County. To the south, you'll find Rutland Township. To the west, it borders Tioga and Lawrence Township.
People of Jackson Township
In 2000, there were 2,054 people living in Jackson Township. This means there were about 50 people for every square mile. Most of the people living here were White.
Households and Families
There were 777 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 67% of these households were married couples. Around 33% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.58 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population was spread out across different age groups.
- About 24% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 27% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the township was 40 years.
Villages and Locations
Jackson Township is home to several small villages and communities. These places help make up the unique character of the township.
- Daggett – This village is located on Pennsylvania Route 549 in the eastern part of the township.
- Jackson Center – You can find this village in the south-central part of the township.
- Jackson Summit – This village is on Pennsylvania Route 328 in the western part of the township.
- Jobs Corners – Located on Pennsylvania Route 549, this village is in the southeast part of the township.
- Millerton – This is a village and a special census area on Pennsylvania Route 328 in the northeastern part of the township.
- Trowbridge – This village is on Pennsylvania Route 328 in the central part of the township, a few miles southwest of Millerton.
