Young Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Young Township,
Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
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Map of Indiana County, Pennsylvania Highlighting Young Township
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Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Indiana County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Indiana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.84 sq mi (90.23 km2) |
| • Land | 34.78 sq mi (90.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,709  |
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1,701 |
| • Density | 48.42/sq mi (18.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-063-87160 |
Young Township is a community located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was named after John Young, who was the first main judge of Indiana County.
In 2020, about 1,709 people lived here. The township includes several smaller communities like Clarksburg, Coal Run, Elders Ridge, Iselin, Jacksonville, McIntyre, Scotland, Watson's Ridge, and West Lebanon. It also has some "ghost towns," which are places where people used to live but are now empty. These include Hart Town, Whiskey Run, and Nesbitt Run.
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Understanding Young Township's Location
Young Township is found in the state of Pennsylvania. It is part of Indiana County. This area is in the eastern part of the United States.
How Big is Young Township?
The township covers a total area of about 34.8 square miles (90.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 34.8 square miles (90.2 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.03%, is water.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Young Township has changed a lot over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,513 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,630 | 7.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,650 | 1.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,376 | −16.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,238 | −10.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,089 | −12.0% | |
| 1910 | 3,751 | 244.4% | |
| 1920 | 4,298 | 14.6% | |
| 1930 | 3,872 | −9.9% | |
| 1940 | 3,795 | −2.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,984 | −21.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,272 | −23.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,809 | −20.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,043 | 12.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,805 | −11.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,744 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,775 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,709 | −3.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,701 | −4.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,744 people living in the township. These people lived in 741 different homes. About 489 of these homes were families.
Who Lives in Young Township?
In 2000, most people in the township were White, making up about 98.85% of the population. A smaller number of people were African American (0.46%) or Native American (0.17%). Some people were Asian (0.06%), and others were from two or more racial backgrounds (0.46%).
The average home had about 2.35 people. For families, the average size was about 2.94 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The population of Young Township includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 22.7% of residents were under 18 years old. About 8.0% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 28.2%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 24.1%. Finally, 17.1% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 40 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 94 males. If you looked only at adults aged 18 and older, for every 100 females, there were about 91.7 males.
Money and Living in Young Township
In 2000, the average income for a home in the township was $29,871 per year. For families, the average income was $38,750 per year. Men earned about $31,250 per year, while women earned about $20,625 per year.
The average income per person in the township was $15,367. About 10.2% of families and 13.6% of all people in the township lived below the poverty line. This included 23.0% of those under 18 years old and 6.9% of those aged 65 or older.
