Lawrence Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Lawrence Township,
Tioga County, Pennsylvania |
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Lawrence Township
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Map of Tioga County Highlighting Lawrence Township
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Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Tioga County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Tioga |
| Settled | 1816 |
| Incorporated | 1816 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.45 sq mi (89.23 km2) |
| • Land | 34.45 sq mi (89.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,613  |
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1,605 |
| • Density | 49.11/sq mi (18.96/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern Time Zone (North America) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| FIPS code | 42-117-41960 |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,721 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,718 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,613 | −6.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,605 | −6.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Lawrence Township is a community in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's a quiet area that was first settled in 1816. In 2020, about 1,613 people lived here.
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Exploring Lawrence Township's Geography
Lawrence Township covers an area of about 34.5 square miles (or 89.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Where is Lawrence Township?
This township is located in northern Pennsylvania. It completely surrounds the town of Lawrenceville on its western, southern, and eastern sides.
To the north, Lawrence Township shares a border with three towns in Steuben County, New York: Tuscarora, Lindley, and Caton. To its east, you'll find Jackson Township. To the south, it borders Tioga Township and Farmington Township. Finally, to the west, it meets Nelson Township.
Understanding Lawrence Township's Population
The word "demographics" helps us learn about the people who live in a place. It looks at things like how many people there are, their ages, and how households are set up.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2000, there were 1,721 people living in Lawrence Township. By 2010, the population was very similar, with 1,718 residents. The most recent count in 2020 showed a slight decrease, with 1,613 people calling Lawrence Township home.
Who Lives in Lawrence Township?
In 2000, there were 659 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together. Most of these (63.1%) were married couples. About 33.2% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The population was spread out by age:
- 26.3% were under 18 years old.
- 29.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 14.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in the township was 38 years.
Villages and Places in Lawrence Township
Lawrence Township is home to several small villages and interesting locations.
- Beeman – This small village is in the southern part of the township. It's about three miles south of Lawrenceville.
- Cowanesque Lake – This is a man-made lake formed by the Cowanesque River. You can find it in the northwestern part of the township, southwest of Lawrenceville.
- C V Junction – A village located along U.S. Route 15. It's about one mile south of Lawrenceville.
- East Lawrence – This village is in the eastern part of the township, southeast of Lawrenceville.
- Lawrenceville – This is a separate town (a borough) right where Pennsylvania Route 49 and U.S. Route 15 meet, just south of the New York state line. Lawrence Township surrounds it.
- Pritchard – This used to be a village along the Cowanesque River. It was removed when Cowanesque Lake was built.
- Somers Lane – A village found along U.S. Route 15, in the middle of the township.
- Tioga Junction – This village is located where U.S. Route 15 and Pennsylvania Route 328 come together.
- Tompkins – Another former village near the western end of the township. It was also removed to make way for Cowanesque Lake. Today, the Tompkins Campground is near its old location.
