Townville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Townville, Pennsylvania
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Townville Fire-Rescue 24-1 seen at the 2011 Titusville Oil Parade
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Location of Townville in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
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 Townville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Crawford County |
| Founded | 1831 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation
(middle of borough)
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1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Highest elevation
(west side of boundary)
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1,500 ft (500 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(Muddy Creek)
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1,370 ft (420 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 326 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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322 |
| • Density | 604.70/sq mi (233.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
Townville is a small town located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 326 people lived there. This was a small increase from the 323 people counted in 2010.
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History of Townville
Townville was started in 1824. It was founded by a person named Noah Town. The town was named after him.
Geography and Location
Townville is in the eastern part of Crawford County. It is surrounded by Steuben Township. This means Steuben Township is a separate area that borders Townville.
How to Get to Townville
Pennsylvania Route 408 is a main road that goes through Townville. If you go east on this road, you will reach Hydetown in about 8 miles. Going northwest for about 14 miles will take you to Cambridge Springs.
The county seat city, Meadville, is about 15 miles west of Townville. You can get there by taking PA 408, then Lyona Road, and finally PA 77.
Size of Townville
Townville is not very big. It covers a total area of about 1.33 square kilometers. All of this area is land.
Natural Features Around Townville
Townville is in a valley. This valley is between two creeks: Muddy Creek, which flows north, and Sugar Creek, which flows south. Both of these creeks flow into French Creek. French Creek is part of the larger Allegheny River system.
The lowest point in Townville is about 1,370 feet high. This is on the southern edge of the town, near a wetland. The highest point is about 1,500 feet high, located on the western edge of Townville.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 132 | — | |
| 1870 | 280 | 112.1% | |
| 1880 | 610 | 117.9% | |
| 1890 | 358 | −41.3% | |
| 1900 | 327 | −8.7% | |
| 1910 | 317 | −3.1% | |
| 1920 | 272 | −14.2% | |
| 1930 | 269 | −1.1% | |
| 1940 | 294 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 351 | 19.4% | |
| 1960 | 361 | 2.8% | |
| 1970 | 349 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 364 | 4.3% | |
| 1990 | 358 | −1.6% | |
| 2000 | 306 | −14.5% | |
| 2010 | 323 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 326 | 0.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 322 | −0.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 306 people living in Townville. These people lived in 119 households, and 94 of these were families. The population density was about 535 people per square mile.
Most people in Townville were White (99.02%). A small number were Asian (0.33%) or from other backgrounds. About 0.33% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 119 households, about 34.5% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70.6%) were married couples living together. About 7.6% were led by a female without a husband present.
About 17.6% of all households were single people living alone. About 7.6% of these were people aged 65 or older. On average, there were 2.57 people in each household and 2.93 people in each family.
Age and Income
The population in Townville was spread out by age. About 26.8% were under 18 years old. About 19.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in Townville was 39 years.
The average income for a household in Townville was $35,833. For families, the average income was $37,500. The average income per person in the town was $18,095. Very few people (1.4%) lived below the poverty line.
Images for kids
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Townville Fire-Rescue 24-1 seen at the 2011 Titusville Oil Parade
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Location of Townville in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Townville para niños
