South Abington Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Abington Township
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Entrance to I-476 and I-81
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Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.25 sq mi (23.96 km2) |
| • Land | 9.11 sq mi (23.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (440 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,526  |
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9,510 |
| • Density | 988.69/sq mi (381.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
18411
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-069-71872 |
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Chinchilla
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Census Designated Place
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Location of PA in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna |
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| • Total | 2.58 sq mi (6.7 km2) |
| • Land | 2.5 sq mi (6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (440 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,098 |
| • Density | 839.2/sq mi (324.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
18410, 18411
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
South Abington Township is a special kind of local government area called a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 9,526 people lived there. A smaller community called Chinchilla is also part of the township. South Abington Township is where the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476) ends in the north.
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Exploring South Abington Township
Where is South Abington Township Located?
South Abington Township covers an area of about 9.1 square miles (23.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The community of Chinchilla is located in the southern part of the township. It is mostly found to the east of two important roads: U.S. Route 11 and Interstate 81.
People Who Live Here
How Many People Live in South Abington Township?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 9,073 | — | |
| 2020 | 9,526 | 5.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 9,510 | 4.8% | |
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In 2010, there were 9,073 people living in the township. By 2020, this number grew to 9,526 people. This means the population has been growing!
Who Lives in South Abington Township?
In 2010, there were 3,364 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together. About 29.8% of these households had children under 18. Most households (59.5%) were married couples.
The average household had about 2.51 people. The average family had about 3.07 people.
What is the Age of People in the Township?
The population is spread out by age:
- About 21.7% of people were under 18 years old.
- About 61.6% were between 18 and 64 years old.
- About 16.7% were 65 years or older.
The median age in the township was 42.2 years. This means half the people were younger than 42.2 and half were older.
How Do People Earn Money Here?
In 2010, the median income for a household was $75,703. The median income for a family was $101,188. This means that half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less.
The average income per person in the township was $32,935. A small number of families (2.2%) and people (2.8%) lived below the poverty line.
Education in South Abington Township
What Schools Are in South Abington?
Students living in South Abington Township go to schools in the Abington Heights School District. This school district is known for being top-ranked.
There are two public schools right inside South Abington Township:
- South Abington Elementary School
- Abington Heights High School
Middle school students attend Abington Heights Middle School, which is also part of the district.
Famous Speller from South Abington
A student named Sukanya Roy, who won the 2011 National Spelling Bee, is from South Abington Township. She is a great example of the talent from this area!
Images for kids
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Heritage Baptist Church near Clarks Green
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de South Abington para niños
