Nelson Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nelson Township,
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Township
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United Church of Nelson
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Map of Tioga County Highlighting Nelson 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 | 1857 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.23 sq mi (29.08 km2) |
| • Land | 11.22 sq mi (29.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 545  |
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549 |
| • Density | 49.84/sq mi (19.24/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern Time Zone (North America) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| FIPS code | 42-117-52960 |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 587 | — | |
| 2010 | 571 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 545 | −4.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 549 | −3.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Nelson Township is a small community located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's a type of local government area called a township. In 2020, about 545 people lived there.
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Where is Nelson Township Located?
Nelson Township covers an area of about 11.3 square miles (29.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.09%, is water.
What are Nelson Township's Borders?
Nelson Township shares its borders with several other places.
- To the north, it touches the Town of Tuscarora in Steuben County, New York.
- To the east, you'll find Lawrence Township.
- To the south, it borders Farmington Township.
- To the west, it is next to Osceola Township and the town of Elkland.
Who Lives in Nelson Township?
Let's look at some facts about the people living in Nelson Township, based on the 2000 census.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2000, there were 587 people living in the township. These people lived in 231 different homes. Out of these homes, 176 were families. On average, there were about 52 people per square mile.
What is the Age Breakdown of Residents?
The population in Nelson Township includes people of all ages.
- About 26.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 4.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 37 years.
What are the Income Levels?
In 2000, the average income for a household in Nelson Township was $32,083 per year. For families, the average income was $36,563. The average income per person in the township was $15,818.
Communities and Important Places
Nelson Township has a few interesting spots and communities.
Elkland: A Nearby Borough
Elkland is a small town, called a borough, located just south of the New York state line. You can find it along Pennsylvania Route 49. It sits between Nelson Township and Osceola Township.
Nelson Village: A Relocated Community
The village of Nelson is in the eastern part of the township. It's located upstream from Cowanesque Lake. The original village of Nelson was moved in the late 1970s. This happened because of a big project to build the Cowanesque Dam.
Exploring the Old Village Site
The old village site is still there and you can visit it! You can hike along the Tompkins Trail at the dam project. As you walk, you might see old parts of the village, like what used to be the main street. Many of these old spots are near the Nelson Cemetery. This cemetery was once home to one of the two churches that were in the old village. One of these churches was moved to the new village location.
