Washington Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Washington Township,
Clarion County, Pennsylvania |
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Fields in the township's southwest
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Map of Clarion County, Pennsylvania highlighting Washington Township
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Map of Clarion County, Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Clarion |
| Settled | 1815 |
| Incorporated | 1843 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board Of Supervisors |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.01 sq mi (85.50 km2) |
| • Land | 32.94 sq mi (85.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,869 |
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1,870 |
| • Density | 54.76/sq mi (21.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-031-81208 |
Washington Township is a special kind of local government area called a township. It is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,869 people lived here. This was a small decrease from the 1,887 people counted in 2010.
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Exploring Washington Township's Location
Washington Township is in the northern part of Clarion County. To its north, you'll find Forest County. To the west, it borders Venango County.
Communities in the Township
Several small communities are part of Washington Township.
- Fryburg and Marble are in the southwestern area. You can find them along Pennsylvania Route 208.
- Licking is in the eastern part, also along PA 208.
- Newmansville is located in the northern area, near Pennsylvania Route 36.
- Wolf's Corners is another northern community, close to where Routes 3001 and 4017 meet.
How Big is Washington Township?
The township covers a total area of about 33 square miles (85.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 32.9 square miles (85.3 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.07 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Washington Township?
The number of people living in Washington Township changes over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,887 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,869 | −1.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,870 | −0.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 2,037 people living in the township. These people lived in 744 households, and 555 of these were families. The population density was about 62.6 people per square mile.
Diversity in the Township
Most residents in 2000 were White, making up about 99.36% of the population. A small number of people identified as African American or Asian. About 0.44% of residents were from two or more racial backgrounds. A very small percentage, 0.15%, were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Households and Families
Out of the 744 households in 2000:
- About 33.5% had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households, 61.4%, were married couples living together.
- About 8.2% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- About 25.3% were non-family households.
- Around 21.5% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- About 8.7% had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.74 people, and the average family had about 3.23 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population in Washington Township is spread across different age groups:
- About 29.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.3% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in the township was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 103.7 males.
