Texas Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Texas Township
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Signage on U.S. Route 6 eastbound entering the village of Indian Orchard.
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Location in Wayne County and the state of Pennsylvania.
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Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.40 sq mi (37.29 km2) |
| • Land | 14.04 sq mi (36.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,569 |
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2,433 |
| • Density | 173.34/sq mi (66.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-127-76424 |
| Website | {NA} |
Texas Township is a community located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a "second-class township." In 2018, about 2,422 people lived here.
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A Look Back at Texas Township
The Eugene Dorflinger Estate is an important historical place in Texas Township. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This means it is a special site recognized for its history.
Where is Texas Township?
Texas Township covers an area of about 14.5 square miles (37.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 14.4 square miles (37.3 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Texas Township?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 2,569 | — | |
| 2016 (est.) | 2,433 | −5.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,501 people living in Texas Township. These people lived in 943 households, and 657 of these were families. The population density was about 173.5 people per square mile.
Households and Families
About 31.4% of the households in 2000 had children under 18 living there. More than half, 51.4%, were married couples living together. About 12.9% of households were led by a female without a husband present.
The average household had 2.47 people. The average family had 2.97 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The people in Texas Township were spread across different age groups:
- 24.0% were under 18 years old.
- 5.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 21.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were about 86.8 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Texas Township was $31,389. For families, the average income was $37,500. The average income for each person in the township was $14,429.
About 9.7% of families and 13.0% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 19.2% of those under 18 and 6.0% of those aged 65 or older.
