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Middlebury Township,
Pennsylvania
Township
Farm and cemetery in Middlebury Township
Farm and cemetery in Middlebury Township
Map of Tioga County Highlighting Middlebury Township
Map of Tioga County Highlighting Middlebury Township
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Tioga County
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Tioga County
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Tioga
Settled 1800
Incorporated 1822
Area
 • Total 50.16 sq mi (129.90 km2)
 • Land 49.81 sq mi (129.02 km2)
 • Water 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,308 Increase
 • Estimate 
(2021)
1,306
 • Density 26.26/sq mi (10.14/km2)
Time zone Eastern Time Zone (North America)
 • Summer (DST) EDT
FIPS code 42-117-48968
Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 1,221
2010 1,285 5.2%
2020 1,308 1.8%
2021 (est.) 1,306 1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

Middlebury Township is a township located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a community where people live and work. In 2020, about 1,308 people called Middlebury Township home.

What is Middlebury Township Like?

Where is Middlebury Township Located?

Middlebury Township covers an area of about 48.8 square miles (126.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

The township shares its borders with several other townships. To the north, you'll find Farmington Township. To the east are Tioga Township and Richmond Township. South of Middlebury Township are Charleston Township and Delmar Township. Finally, to the west is Chatham Township.

Who Lives in Middlebury Township?

Pond, geese, osprey
A wetland in Middlebury Township

According to information from 2000, there were 1,221 people living here. These people lived in 477 households, with 352 of them being families.

The population density was about 25.2 people per square mile. This means the area is not very crowded.

Age Groups in the Township

The people in Middlebury Township come from all age groups. About 24.7% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 14.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 39 years.

How Do People Live?

Many households (62.7%) were made up of married couples living together. About 33.3% of households had children under 18 living with them.

The average household had about 2.56 people. For families, the average size was 2.95 people.

Income in Middlebury Township

In 2000, the average income for a household in the township was about $35,052 per year. For families, the average income was around $40,662.

About 12.7% of all people in the township lived below the poverty line. This included 21.8% of those under 18 years old.

Villages and Natural Areas in Middlebury Township

Middlebury Township is home to several small villages and natural spots.

  • Crooked Creek – This village is located on Pennsylvania Route 287 in the eastern part of the township.
  • Hammond – You can find this village on Pennsylvania Route 287 in the northeastern part of the township. It's close to Hammond Lake.
  • Hammond Lake – A part of this lake is within the northeastern area of Middlebury Township.
  • Holiday – This village is also on Pennsylvania Route 287, just west of Crooked Creek.
  • Keeneyville – Located on Pennsylvania Route 249, this village is in the west-central part of the township.
  • Middlebury Center – This village is a central spot where Pennsylvania Routes 249 and 287 meet.
  • Niles Valley – A village on Pennsylvania Route 287, near the southern border of the township.
  • Shinglebury – This village is in the northern part of the township.
  • Tioga State Forest – A section of this large forest covers part of southwestern Middlebury Township. It's a great place for nature and outdoor activities.

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See also

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