Springfield Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Springfield Township
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Location of Springfield Township in Fayette County
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Location of Fayette County in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59.63 sq mi (154.44 km2) |
| • Land | 59.40 sq mi (153.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,731  |
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2,673 |
| • Density | 49.58/sq mi (19.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
Springfield Township is a special kind of local government area called a township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 2,731 people lived here. The students in the township go to schools in the Connellsville Area School District.
Springfield Township is home to several small communities. These include Normalville, Mill Run, Rogers Mill, and Pleasant Hill. One very famous building, Fallingwater, is located in Mill Run. It was designed by a famous architect named Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Exploring Springfield Township's Geography
Springfield Township is in the northeastern part of Fayette County. To its east, you'll find Somerset County. The township covers about 154.4 square kilometers (about 59.6 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part (about 0.6 square kilometers or 0.23 square miles) being water.
The Youghiogheny River forms the southwestern edge of the township. A stream called Indian Creek flows through the middle of the township. It eventually joins the Youghiogheny River.
Roads and Travel in the Township
Several main roads help people travel through Springfield Township. Pennsylvania Route 381 goes through the center of the township. It leads north to Donegal Township and south to Ohiopyle.
Pennsylvania Route 653 starts in Normalville, near the center of the township, and connects to PA 381. It then heads southeast over Laurel Hill into Somerset County. Along this route, you'll find small towns like Scullton and Rockwood.
Another important road, Pennsylvania Route 711, follows PA 381 for a bit in the northern part of the township. Then, it turns west at Normalville and goes over Chestnut Ridge to reach Connellsville.
The Story Behind Normalville's Name
The community now known as Normalville was first called Elm. In the late 1800s, a special kind of school was built nearby. This school was a "normal school," which was a place where people learned how to become teachers. Because of this important school, the community changed its name to "Normalville."
People and Population in Springfield Township
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 3,043 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,731 | −10.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,673 | −12.2% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population in what's called a census. In 2000, there were 3,111 people living in Springfield Township. By 2020, the population had decreased slightly to 2,731 people.
Most of the people living in the township are White. A very small number are Native American or Asian. Some people identify with two or more races.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 1,158 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 877 were families.
- About 34 out of every 100 households had children under 18 living there.
- About 62 out of every 100 households were married couples living together.
- About 10 out of every 100 households had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- About 24 out of every 100 households were not families, meaning they might be single people or roommates.
The average household had about 2.66 people, and the average family had about 3.10 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The people in Springfield Township come from all age groups:
- About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 8% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12% was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 36 years old.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Springfield Township was $29,133 per year. For families, the average income was $32,160 per year.
The per capita income (which is the average income per person) for the township was $12,608.
Unfortunately, some people in the township lived below the poverty line. This means their income was not enough to meet basic needs. About 17% of families and 22% of the total population were below the poverty line. This included about 28% of children under 18 and 11% of people aged 65 or older.
