Caernarvon Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
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Caernarvon Township is a township in Berks County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. The population was 2,312 at the 2000 census. It is often referred to as Morgantown
, the township's largest village.
Caernarvon Township officially dates back to 1752, the same year Berks County was established. There is some confusion as to the origin of the two separate Caernarvon Townships, the other being in adjacent Lancaster County. Possibly the Townships existed as one before the county lines were drawn up, and were divided to accommodate county delineation. In that case, Township origins can be traced back to 1729, the year Lancaster County was established.
, the township has a total area of 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²), of which, 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²) of it is land and 0.11% is water.
of 2000, there were 2,312 people, 888 households, and 658 families residing in the township. The population density
was 260.3 people per square mile (100.5/km²). There were 925 housing units at an average density of 104.1/sq mi (40.2/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.79% White, 0.30% African American, 0.78% Asian, 0.22% from other races
, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.
There were 888 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples
living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the township the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $49,041, and the median income for a family was $57,574. Males had a median income of $37,639 versus $27,273 for females. The per capita income
for the township was $21,250. About 2.9% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Berks County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 373,638 people, 141,570 households, and 98,532 families residing in the county. The population density was 435 people per square mile . There were 150,222 housing units at an average density of 175 per square mile...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, United States
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. The population was 2,312 at the 2000 census. It is often referred to as Morgantown
Morgantown, Pennsylvania
Morgantown is a populated place in Caernarvon Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States with a zip code of 19543. It is at an elevation of 597 ft at 40° 9' 18"N and 75°53' 23"W.-General History:...
, the township's largest village.
History
Caernarvon is a Welsh word, based on Caer Yr Arfon - "Fort (Caer) on the River (Arfon)." As with so many places between Philadelphia and Lancaster, the area was first settled by the Welsh. To them, the rolling hills and flowing streams reminded them of their beautiful homeland.Caernarvon Township officially dates back to 1752, the same year Berks County was established. There is some confusion as to the origin of the two separate Caernarvon Townships, the other being in adjacent Lancaster County. Possibly the Townships existed as one before the county lines were drawn up, and were divided to accommodate county delineation. In that case, Township origins can be traced back to 1729, the year Lancaster County was established.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the township has a total area of 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²), of which, 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²) of it is land and 0.11% is water.
Adjacent townships
- Brecknock Township, Berks CountyBrecknock Township, Berks County, PennsylvaniaBrecknock Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,459 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land....
(NW) - Robeson Township, Berks County (N)
- West Nantmeal Township, Chester County (SE)
- Honey Brook Township, Chester County (S)
- Caernarvon Township, Lancaster CountyCaernarvon Township, Lancaster County, PennsylvaniaCaernarvon Township is a township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,278 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land....
(SW) - Brecknock Township, Lancaster CountyBrecknock Township, Lancaster County, PennsylvaniaBrecknock Township is a township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,699 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
(W)
Adjacent boroughs
- New MorganNew Morgan, PennsylvaniaNew Morgan is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 35 at the 2000 census.-Geography:New Morgan is located at ....
(N) - ElversonElverson, PennsylvaniaElverson is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,225 at the 2010 census.Settled near the region's early iron mines, Elverson is close to Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, an example of a 19th century "iron plantation".-History:Elverson's earliest...
(SE)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,312 people, 888 households, and 658 families residing in the township. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 260.3 people per square mile (100.5/km²). There were 925 housing units at an average density of 104.1/sq mi (40.2/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.79% White, 0.30% African American, 0.78% Asian, 0.22% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.
There were 888 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the township the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $49,041, and the median income for a family was $57,574. Males had a median income of $37,639 versus $27,273 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 $21,250. About 2.9% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
External links
- http://www.caernarvon.org
- Twin Valley Fire Department