Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
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Adams Township is a township in Butler County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. The population was 11,652 at the 2010 census.
, the township has a total area of 22.6 square miles (58.5 km²), of which, 22.6 square miles (58.5 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.09%) is water.
of 2000, there were 6,774 people, 2,382 households, and 1,917 families residing in the township. The population density
was 299.3 people per square mile (115.6/km²). There were 2,544 housing units at an average density of 112.4/sq mi (43.4/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.62% White, 0.80% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races
, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.
There were 2,382 households out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples
living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the township the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $65,357, and the median income for a family was $81,340. Males had a median income of $58,906 versus $38,796 for females. The per capita income
for the township was $39,204. About 2.4% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.
and Middlesex Township
in 1854. With the growing population in neighboring Cranberry Township, Adams has had a steady increase in the population of people over the years. After the 2010 census it was discovered that Adams Township had the largest population gain than any other township or borough in the county for the past decade. The borough
s of Callery
, Mars
, and Valencia
are located within the township. The busiest roads in the township include PA 228
, and the Mars-Evans City Road
. The Mars Area School District
is the main school district in Adams Township.
Butler County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 174,083 people, 65,862 households, and 46,827 families residing in the county. The population density was 221 people per square mile . There were 69,868 housing units at an average density of 89 per square mile...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 11,652 at the 2010 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the township has a total area of 22.6 square miles (58.5 km²), of which, 22.6 square miles (58.5 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.09%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 6,774 people, 2,382 households, and 1,917 families residing in the township. The population density
Population density
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was 299.3 people per square mile (115.6/km²). There were 2,544 housing units at an average density of 112.4/sq mi (43.4/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.62% White, 0.80% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.
There were 2,382 households out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the township the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $65,357, and the median income for a family was $81,340. Males had a median income of $58,906 versus $38,796 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the township was $39,204. About 2.4% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.
History
Adams Township was settled in 1796 and incorporated when it separated from Cranberry TownshipCranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Cranberry Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is classified as a Second Class Township and follows the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Second Class Township Code. The population was 28,098 as of the 2010 census....
and Middlesex Township
Middlesex Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Middlesex Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,586 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.0 square miles , of which, 23.0 square miles of it is land and...
in 1854. With the growing population in neighboring Cranberry Township, Adams has had a steady increase in the population of people over the years. After the 2010 census it was discovered that Adams Township had the largest population gain than any other township or borough in the county for the past decade. The borough
Borough
A borough is an administrative division in various countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing township although, in practice, official use of the term varies widely....
s of Callery
Callery, Pennsylvania
Callery is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 444 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Callery is located at ....
, Mars
Mars, Pennsylvania
Mars is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA. The population was 1,746 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Mars is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all of it land....
, and Valencia
Valencia, Pennsylvania
Valencia is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 384 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Valencia is located at ....
are located within the township. The busiest roads in the township include PA 228
Pennsylvania Route 228
Pennsylvania Route 228 is an long state highway located in Butler county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at US 19 in Cranberry Township. The eastern terminus is at PA 356 in Buffalo Township...
, and the Mars-Evans City Road
Pennsylvania Route 855
Pennsylvania Route 855 was a former state highway located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. When the highway was established in 1928, it became a spur route of PA 68. The highway was deleted in 1946...
. The Mars Area School District
Mars Area School District
Mars Area School District is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving the communities of Mars and Valencia Boroughs as well as Adams Township and Middlesex Township in Butler County....
is the main school district in Adams Township.