Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Washington Township,
York County, Pennsylvania |
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Township
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Kralltown Road Bridge (1884)
National Register of Historic Places |
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Location in York County and the state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Settled | 1738 |
| Incorporated | 1803 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Supervisors |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.06 sq mi (72.67 km2) |
| • Land | 28.04 sq mi (72.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,576  |
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(2021)
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2,577 |
| • Density | 95.39/sq mi (36.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-133-81352 |
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,460 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,673 | 8.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,576 | −3.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,577 | −3.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Washington Township is a community located in York County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a township. In 2020, about 2,576 people lived here. One of its small communities is called Kralltown.
A Look at Its Past
Washington Township has a rich history. Two important places in the township are recognized for their historical value. These are the Bridge in Washington Township and the Henry and Elizabeth Berkheimer Farm. Both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means they are special landmarks.
Where Is It?
Washington Township covers an area of about 27.9 square miles (72.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water. The township is located within York County, Pennsylvania.
Who Lives Here?
In the year 2000, about 2,460 people lived in Washington Township. There were 890 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most households were families.
Many homes (about 34.4%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (69.6%) were married couples. About 16.3% of all households were people living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average household had about 2.76 people. The average family had about 3.09 people.
Age Groups
The people in Washington Township are of different ages.
- About 26.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 31.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in the township was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 102.8 males.
Income
In 2000, the typical income for a household in the township was around $52,278 per year. For families, the typical income was about $57,196 per year. The average income per person in the township was about $20,550.
A small number of families (about 2.8%) and individuals (about 5.1%) lived below the poverty line. This included some young people under 18 and some older adults aged 65 or over.
Images for kids
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Kralltown Road Bridge, a historic landmark in Washington Township.
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A map showing Washington Township's location within York County, Pennsylvania.
