Patterson Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Patterson Township, Pennsylvania
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Township
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Along Darlington Road in Patterson Township
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Location in Beaver County and state of Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Beaver |
| Incorporated | 1845 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2) |
| • Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,132  |
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3,095 |
| • Density | 1,799.51/sq mi (694.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-007-58375 |
Patterson Township is a community located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's like a small town with its own local government. In 2020, about 3,132 people lived there. This township is also part of the larger Pittsburgh metropolitan area, which means it's connected to the big city of Pittsburgh.
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Exploring Patterson Township's Location
Patterson Township is found in the north-central part of Beaver County. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 40°44′48″N 80°19′56″W / 40.74667°N 80.33222°W.
How Big is Patterson Township?
This township covers a total area of about 4.25 square kilometers (or 1.64 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Neighboring Communities of Patterson Township
Patterson Township shares its borders with several other places.
- To the north, it's next to White Township.
- To the east, you'll find Beaver Falls and Patterson Heights.
- To the southeast, it borders Fallston.
- To the southwest, it's close to Brighton Township.
- To the west, it touches Chippewa Township.
Also, across the Beaver River, Patterson Township is very close to New Brighton.
Who Lives in Patterson Township?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 3,442 | — | |
| 1980 | 3,288 | −4.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,074 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,186 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,029 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,132 | 3.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 3,095 | 2.2% | |
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The number of people living in Patterson Township changes over time. In 2010, there were 3,029 people. These people lived in 1,483 households, with 890 of them being families.
Population Details
Most people in the township are White (about 97.40%). A smaller number are African American (1.47%) or from other backgrounds. About 0.66% of the people are of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Many households (29.8%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (58.4%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.40 people.
The population is spread out across different age groups. About 22.1% are under 18 years old. About 23.6% are 65 years or older. The average age in the township is 43 years.
Income in Patterson Township
In 2010, the average income for a household in the township was about $41,364 per year. For families, the average income was around $49,402. A small number of families (3.5%) and people (5.3%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
- In Spanish: Municipio de Patterson (Pensilvania) para niños
