Nescopeck Township, Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
Nescopeck Township is a township in Luzerne County
, Pennsylvania
, in the United States
. As of the 2000 census
, the township population was 1,096.
, the township has a total area of 18.8 square miles (48.6 km²), of which, 18.1 square miles (46.8 km²) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.7 km²) of it (3.57%) is water. The majority of the land is woodlands or farmland.
Congressional District: 11th
Legislative District: 117th
School District: Berwick Area School District
Public Library: Residents can use the Berwick Public Library
The township started building a new municipal building with five garages to house maintenance equipment in 2007.
of 2000, there were 1,096 people, 414 households, and 337 families residing in the township. The population density
was 60.6 people per square mile (23.4/km²). There were 459 housing units at an average density of 25.4/sq mi (9.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 98.18% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races
, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.
There were 414 households out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.3% were married couples
living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the township the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $45,655. Males had a median income of $32,250 versus $21,800 for females. The per capita income
for the township was $17,918. About 6.2% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.
On average, the warmest month is July.
The highest recorded temperature was 103°F in 1988 and 2006.
On average, the coldest month is January.
The lowest recorded temperature was -18°F in 1984 and 2008.
The most precipitation on average occurs in June.
An argued tornado touched down in the township on December 1, 2006.
An annual consignment sale is held at the township firehall every year in April to help raise money for the fire department.
Nescopeck Township
429 Berwick-Hazleton Highway
Nescopeck, PA 18635
Phone: 570-379-2117
Fax: 570-379-1003
Website: N/A
Email: N/A
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Demographics :As of the 2010 census, the county was 90.7% White, 3.4% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 3.3% were of some other race, and 1.5% were two or more races. 6.7% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino ancestry...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
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, in the United States
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. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, the township population was 1,096.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the township has a total area of 18.8 square miles (48.6 km²), of which, 18.1 square miles (46.8 km²) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.7 km²) of it (3.57%) is water. The majority of the land is woodlands or farmland.
Government information
Nescopeck Township is governed by a board of supervisors.Congressional District: 11th
Legislative District: 117th
School District: Berwick Area School District
Public Library: Residents can use the Berwick Public Library
The township started building a new municipal building with five garages to house maintenance equipment in 2007.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,096 people, 414 households, and 337 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 60.6 people per square mile (23.4/km²). There were 459 housing units at an average density of 25.4/sq mi (9.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 98.18% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.
There were 414 households out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.3% 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, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the township the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $45,655. Males had a median income of $32,250 versus $21,800 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 $17,918. About 6.2% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.
Weather
Quick Facts:On average, the warmest month is July.
The highest recorded temperature was 103°F in 1988 and 2006.
On average, the coldest month is January.
The lowest recorded temperature was -18°F in 1984 and 2008.
The most precipitation on average occurs in June.
An argued tornado touched down in the township on December 1, 2006.
Events
The Briggs Farm Festival (http://www.briggsfarm.com) is held in Nescopeck Township every summer, usually in the beginning of July. The festival grows larger every year and attracts people from miles away.An annual consignment sale is held at the township firehall every year in April to help raise money for the fire department.
Township contact information
Address:Nescopeck Township
429 Berwick-Hazleton Highway
Nescopeck, PA 18635
Phone: 570-379-2117
Fax: 570-379-1003
Website: N/A
Email: N/A