Shippen Township, Cameron County, Pennsylvania
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Shippen Township is a township in Cameron County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. The population was 2,495 at the 2000 census. The borough
of Emporium
, the county seat, lies enclaved within the eastern part of the township, but is not part of it.
, the township has a total area of 157.1 square miles (407.0 km²), all of it land. It is the largest township in Pennsylvania, somewhat larger than the next largest, Rush Township
in Centre County
and Jones Township
in Elk County
.
Shippen Township is bordered by McKean County
to the north, Portage Township
to the east, Lumber Township to the east and south and Elk County
to the south and west.
of 2000, there were 2,495 people, 989 households, and 725 families residing in the township. The population density
was 15.9 people per square mile (6.1/km²). There were 1,458 housing units at an average density of 9.3/sq mi (3.6/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 99.48% White, 0.08% African American, 0.12% Asian, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24% of the population.
There were 989 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples
living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the township the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $37,781, and the median income for a family was $43,487. Males had a median income of $31,235 versus $21,422 for females. The per capita income
for the township was $17,228. About 6.7% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.
Cameron County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,974 people, 2,465 households, and 1,624 families residing in the county. The population density was 15 people per square mile . There were 4,592 housing units at an average density of 12 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
United States
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. The population was 2,495 at the 2000 census. The borough
Borough (Pennsylvania)
In the U.S. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a borough is a self-governing municipal entity that is usually smaller than a city. There are 958 boroughs in Pennsylvania. All municipalities in Pennsylvania are classified as either cities, boroughs, or townships...
of Emporium
Emporium, Pennsylvania
Emporium is a borough in Cameron County, Pennsylvania, west-northwest of Williamsport. Early in the twentieth century, it had large powder plants and manufactories of radio tubes, incandescent lamps, paving brick, flour, iron, lumber, sole leather, etc. In 1900, 2,463 people lived in Emporium, and...
, the county seat, lies enclaved within the eastern part of the township, but is not part of it.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the township has a total area of 157.1 square miles (407.0 km²), all of it land. It is the largest township in Pennsylvania, somewhat larger than the next largest, Rush Township
Rush Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania
Rush Township is a township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area...
in Centre County
Centre County, Pennsylvania
Centre County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 153,990....
and Jones Township
Jones Township, Pennsylvania
Jones Township is a township in Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,721 at the 2000 census. Bendigo State Park and part of Elk State Park, two Pennsylvania state parks are in Jones Township, on the East Branch of the Clarion River....
in Elk County
Elk County, Pennsylvania
Elk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,946.Elk County was created on April 18, 1843, from parts of Jefferson, Clearfield and McKean Counties, and is named for the Eastern elk that historically inhabited the region. Its county...
.
Shippen Township is bordered by McKean County
McKean County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 45,936 people, 18,024 households, and 12,094 families residing in the county. The population density was 47 people per square mile . There were 21,644 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile...
to the north, Portage Township
Portage Township, Cameron County, Pennsylvania
Portage Township is a township in Cameron County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 258 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.1 square miles , of which, 18.1 square miles of it is land and...
to the east, Lumber Township to the east and south and Elk County
Elk County, Pennsylvania
Elk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,946.Elk County was created on April 18, 1843, from parts of Jefferson, Clearfield and McKean Counties, and is named for the Eastern elk that historically inhabited the region. Its county...
to the south and west.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,495 people, 989 households, and 725 families residing in the township. The population density
Population density
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was 15.9 people per square mile (6.1/km²). There were 1,458 housing units at an average density of 9.3/sq mi (3.6/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 99.48% White, 0.08% African American, 0.12% Asian, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24% of the population.
There were 989 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% 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, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the township the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $37,781, and the median income for a family was $43,487. Males had a median income of $31,235 versus $21,422 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 $17,228. About 6.7% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.