Lycoming Township, Pennsylvania
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Lycoming Township is a township in Lycoming County
, Pennsylvania
, in the United States. The population was 1,606 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Williamsport
, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.
. A petition from the residents of the northern part of what was Lycoming Township was submitted on April 26, 1858. The petition asked that Lycoming Township be divided into northern and southern portions. A vote held in the Newberry section of Williamsport
agreed with the petitioners. A judge decreed that the northern portion be called "Lycoming Township" and the southern part be named "Old Lycoming Township on December 2. 1858. The dividing line begins where Beauty's Run flows into Lycoming Creek
and follows a line of westward to Woodward and Anthony Townships.
to the north, Lycoming Creek
forms the eastern border with Hepburn Township. Old Lycoming Township is to the south and Anthony Township
is to the west. As the crow flies
, Lycoming County is about 130 miles (209 km) northwest of Philadelphia and 165 miles (266 km) east-northeast of Pittsburgh.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the township has a total area of 15.4 square miles (39.8 km²).15.2 square miles (39.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (0.65%) is water.
of 2000, there were 1,606 people, 614 households, and 469 families residing in the township. The population density
was 105.3 people per square mile (40.7/km²). There were 658 housing units at an average density of 43.2/sq mi (16.7/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.88% White, 0.37% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.31% Asian, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.
There were 614 households out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples
living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the township the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $37,262, and the median income for a family was $40,524. Males had a median income of $28,611 versus $21,488 for females. The per capita income
for the township was $15,395. About 4.7% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
-Appalachian Mountains and Allegheny Plateau:Lycoming County is divided between the Appalachian Mountains in the south, the dissected Allegheny Plateau in the north and east, and the valley of the West Branch Susquehanna River between these.-West Branch Susquehanna River:The West Branch of the...
, 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...
, in the United States. The population was 1,606 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Williamsport
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in the United States. In 2009, the population was estimated at 29,304...
, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Lycoming Township was formed from part of Old Lycoming TownshipOld Lycoming Township, Pennsylvania
Old Lycoming Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The population was 5,508 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
. A petition from the residents of the northern part of what was Lycoming Township was submitted on April 26, 1858. The petition asked that Lycoming Township be divided into northern and southern portions. A vote held in the Newberry section of Williamsport
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in the United States. In 2009, the population was estimated at 29,304...
agreed with the petitioners. A judge decreed that the northern portion be called "Lycoming Township" and the southern part be named "Old Lycoming Township on December 2. 1858. The dividing line begins where Beauty's Run flows into Lycoming Creek
Lycoming Creek
Lycoming Creek is a tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River located in Tioga and Lycoming counties in Pennsylvania in the United States.-Geography:...
and follows a line of westward to Woodward and Anthony Townships.
Geography
Lycoming Township is bordered by Cogan House and Lewis TownshipsLewis Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Lewis Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The population was 1,139 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
to the north, Lycoming Creek
Lycoming Creek
Lycoming Creek is a tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River located in Tioga and Lycoming counties in Pennsylvania in the United States.-Geography:...
forms the eastern border with Hepburn Township. Old Lycoming Township is to the south and Anthony Township
Anthony Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Anthony Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The population was 904 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
is to the west. As the crow flies
As the crow flies
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, Lycoming County is about 130 miles (209 km) northwest of Philadelphia and 165 miles (266 km) east-northeast of Pittsburgh.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the township has a total area of 15.4 square miles (39.8 km²).15.2 square miles (39.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (0.65%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,606 people, 614 households, and 469 families residing in the township. The population density
Population density
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was 105.3 people per square mile (40.7/km²). There were 658 housing units at an average density of 43.2/sq mi (16.7/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.88% White, 0.37% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.31% Asian, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.
There were 614 households out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the township the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $37,262, and the median income for a family was $40,524. Males had a median income of $28,611 versus $21,488 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 $15,395. About 4.7% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.
See also
For histories of the other townships in Lycoming County see- History of the Townships of Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaHistory of the Townships of Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaLycoming County was formed from Northumberland County on April 13, 1795. At the time it was formed the county was much larger than it is today. It took up most of the land that is now north central Pennsylvania....