West Hanover Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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West Hanover Township, Pennsylvania
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Location in Dauphin County and state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Dauphin |
| Incorporated | 1842 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.22 sq mi (60.13 km2) |
| • Land | 23.21 sq mi (60.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 10,693  |
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10,871 |
| • Density | 432.63/sq mi (167.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-043-83128 |
West Hanover Township is a special kind of local government area. It is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 10,693 people lived here. This was more than the 9,343 people counted in 2010.
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History of West Hanover
Long ago, the original Hanover Township in Dauphin County was very large. It was later divided into three smaller townships. These new areas became East Hanover, West Hanover, and South Hanover townships. This division helped manage the growing communities better.
Geography and Location
West Hanover Township covers an area of about 60.1 square kilometers (23.2 square miles). All of this land is dry land, with no large bodies of water.
Communities in West Hanover
Several smaller communities are found within the township.
- Skyline View is a community in the southern part. It is a place where people live but it is not an official town.
- Ritzie Village is located in the northern part. You can find it north of where PA 443 and Mountain Road meet.
- Other small villages include Piketown and Manadahill.
Population and People
West Hanover Township has grown a lot over the years. The first official count in 1800 showed 1,862 residents. By 2020, the population had grown to 10,693 people.
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| 2010 | 9,343 | — | |
| 2020 | 10,693 | 14.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 10,871 | 16.4% | |
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Population Details
In 2000, there were 6,505 people living in the township. These people lived in 2,502 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (1,944) were families.
The population density was about 278 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, about 278 people lived there. There were also 2,584 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Age and Gender
The population in the township is made up of people of all ages.
- About 22.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 5.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were about 98.8 males.
Household Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in West Hanover Township was $53,144 per year. For families, the average income was $57,009 per year. The average income per person in the township was $21,723.
A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level. About 2.4% of families and 3.1% of all people were in this situation. This included 2.2% of those under 18 and 3.3% of those 65 or older.
