Moore Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Moore Township
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Klecknersville in Moore Township in July 2010
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Map of Northampton County with Moore Township highlighted
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Pennsylvania |
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| County | Northampton | |
| Area | ||
| • City | 37.58 sq mi (97.33 km2) | |
| • Land | 37.19 sq mi (96.32 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • City | 9,198 | |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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9,282 | |
| • Density | 249.58/sq mi (96.36/km2) | |
| • Metro | 865,310 (US: 68th) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| Area code(s) | 610 | |
| FIPS code | 42-095-50824 | |
| Primary airport | Lehigh Valley International Airport | |
| Major hospital | Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest | |
| School district | Northampton Area | |
| Website | mooretownship.org | |
Moore Township is a special kind of local government area called a township. It is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2010, about 9,198 people lived here.
Moore Township is part of a larger area known as the Lehigh Valley. This region is home to many people and is one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the U.S.
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Exploring Moore Township's Geography
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Moore Township covers an area of about 37.5 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
The township is found near the Lehigh River. It is north of Allentown, northwest of Bethlehem, and west of Easton.
Waterways and Natural Features
Water from Moore Township flows into the Delaware River. This happens through several creeks that start in the township. These include Catasauqua, Monocacy, and Hokendauqua creeks. They all flow into the Lehigh River. The Bushkill Creek also flows south and east into the Delaware River.
The northern edge of Moore Township is marked by the Blue Mountain. This is a long mountain ridge that stretches over 150 miles.
Villages and Neighboring Areas
Moore Township is home to ten small villages. These are Beersville, Copella, Dannersville, Delps, Emanuelsville, Jamesville, Klecknersville, Moorestown, Point Phillip, and Youngsville.
The township also shares borders with several other local areas:
- Lehigh Township (to the west)
- Allen Township (to the southwest)
- East Allen Township (to the south)
- Upper Nazareth Township (to the southeast)
- Bushkill Township (to the east)
- Ross Township, Monroe County (to the northeast)
- Eldred Township, Monroe County (to the north)
- Lower Towamensing Township, Carbon County (to the northwest)
Moore Township completely surrounds the small town of Chapman.
People of Moore Township
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 8,673 | — | |
| 2010 | 9,198 | 6.1% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 9,282 | 0.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 8,673 people living in Moore Township. By 2010, this number grew to 9,198. In 2016, it was estimated that about 9,282 people lived there.
Most people in the township are White (98.80%). A small number of residents are African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 1% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Moore Township had about 2.62 people. The average family had about 2.97 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The population of Moore Township includes people of all ages.
- About 22.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.7% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in the township was 41 years old.
Getting Around Moore Township
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As of 2015, Moore Township had almost 148 miles of public roads. The state's Department of Transportation (PennDOT) takes care of about 48.6 miles of these roads. The township itself maintains the other 99.35 miles.
Several main roads run through Moore Township. These include PA Route 248 and PA Route 946, which go east to west. PA Route 512 and PA Route 987 run north to south. Other important local roads are Dannersville Road, Delps Road, Scenic Drive, and Valley View Drive.
Learning in Moore Township
Students in Moore Township attend schools that are part of the Northampton Area School District. Older students, from ninth to twelfth grade, go to Northampton Area High School. This high school is located in the nearby town of Northampton.
