Pittsfield Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pittsfield Township
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Township
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Westbound PA 27 in the village of Pittsfield
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Location of Pittsfield Township in Warren County
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Location of Warren County in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55.65 sq mi (144.12 km2) |
| • Land | 55.65 sq mi (144.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,283 |
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1,258 |
| • Density | 24.35/sq mi (9.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
Pittsfield Township is a community located in Warren County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is a quiet area where people live and work. In 2020, about 1,283 people called Pittsfield Township home. The number of residents has changed over the years, with fewer people living there in 2020 compared to 2010 and 2000.
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Geography of Pittsfield Township
Pittsfield Township covers a total area of about 55.6 square miles (which is about 144.1 square kilometers). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or big rivers within the township's borders. It's a place with lots of open space.
People and Population in Pittsfield
This section tells us about the people who live in Pittsfield Township. It looks at how many people there are and some facts about them.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Pittsfield Township has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,519 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,405 | −7.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,283 | −8.7% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,258 | −10.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
- In 2000, there were 1,519 people.
- By 2010, the population went down to 1,405.
- In 2020, it was 1,283 people.
- An estimate for 2022 suggests the population is around 1,258.
Who Lives in Pittsfield Township?
In 2000, there were 1,519 people living in the township. The population density was about 27.3 people per square mile (or 10.5 people per square kilometer). This means there aren't too many people living close together.
Most of the people living in Pittsfield Township in 2000 were White (99.74%). A very small number were Native American or from two or more races.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 594 households in the township. A household is like a home where people live. Out of these, 453 were families.
- About 35.9% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (64.1%) were married couples living together.
- About 21.2% of all households were made up of just one person.
- About 7.9% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.56 people, and the average family had about 2.95 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The people in Pittsfield Township are of different ages:
- About 26.0% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 38 years old.
Income and Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in Pittsfield Township was $37,313 per year. For families, the average income was $41,023 per year.
The average income per person in the township was $15,661. About 8.1% of families and 11.9% of all people in the township were facing financial challenges. This included 14.6% of those under 18 and 7.2% of those 65 or older.
