Stevens Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stevens Township, Pennsylvania
Township
PA 706 in Stevens Township
Map of Bradford County with Stevens Township highlighted
Map of Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Bradford
Settled	1790
Incorporated	1926
Area
• Total	15.70 sq mi (40.66 km2)
• Land	15.52 sq mi (40.20 km2)
• Water	0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2)
Population  (2010)
• Total	437
• Estimate  (2016)	432
• Density	27.83/sq mi (10.75/km2)
Area code(s)	570
FIPS code	42-015-74032

Stevens Township is a small community in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2010, about 437 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history, settled way back in 1790.

Geography and Location

Stevens Township is found in the eastern part of Bradford County. It shares its borders with several other townships. To the south, you'll find Tuscarora Township. To the southwest is Wyalusing Township. On the west side, it borders Herrick Township, and to the north is Pike Township. To the east, it borders Rush Township in Susquehanna County.

Roads and Waterways

Two main roads run through Stevens Township. Pennsylvania Route 706 travels from the southwest corner to the eastern border. This road follows the path of Wyalusing Creek. This creek is a smaller stream that flows into the larger Susquehanna River. Another road, Pennsylvania Route 467, branches off Route 706. It heads north just east of a small area called Stevensville.

The township covers a total area of about 40.7 square kilometers (about 15.7 square miles). Most of this area, 40.2 square kilometers (15.5 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.18 square miles), is water, like creeks and small ponds.

People and Population

In 2000, there were 414 people living in Stevens Township. These people made up 165 households, and 114 of these were families. The population density was about 26.8 people per square mile. There were also 225 housing units, which are places where people live.

Most of the people living in the township were White (95.41%). There were also small percentages of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.93% of the population identified as being from two or more races. A small number, 0.48%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.

Households and Families

About 26.7% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, 57.6%, were married couples living together. About 6.1% of households had a female head with no husband present. Around 30.9% of households were not families. About 26.1% of all households were made up of single individuals. And 12.1% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were 2.51 people in each household and 3.02 people in each family.

Age and Income

The population in Stevens Township was spread out across different age groups. About 21.7% were under 18 years old. About 7.5% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 29.7%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 18.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in the township was 43 years.

In 2000, the average income for a household was $33,000 per year. For families, the average income was $36,750. Men generally earned more, with a median income of $33,750, compared to $20,278 for women. The average income per person in the township was $15,983. About 12.8% of families and 17.4% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 15.1% of those under 18 and 14.1% of those 65 or older.

Notable People

• William T. Grant was a famous retailer and a generous person who gave money to good causes. He was born in Stevens Township.

See also

In Spanish: Municipio de Stevens (Pensilvania) para niños