Lackawannock Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Explained

Lackawannock Township,
Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Settlement Type:Township
Image Map1:Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Mercer County.svg
Map Caption1:Location of Mercer County in Pennsylvania
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Pennsylvania
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Mercer
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:20.93
Area Land Sq Mi:20.92
Area Water Sq Mi:0.01
Population Footnotes:[2]
Population Total:2479
Population As Of:2020
Population Density Sq Mi:124.28
Timezone1:EST
Utc Offset1:-4
Timezone1 Dst:EDT
Utc Offset1 Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Area Code:724
Pop Est As Of:2023
Population Est:2463
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:42-085-40760
Area Total Km2:54.20
Area Land Km2:54.18
Area Water Km2:0.02
Population Density Km2:47.98

Lackawannock Township is a township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,469 at the 2020 census,[3] a decline from the figure of 2,662 in 2010.[4] The origin of its name is disputed. One source contends that it was named for the Lackawanna River in eastern Pennsylvania,[5] while another claims that it comes from the French word for "lake" (lac) and the name of a Native American chief (Wannock) who lived in the area.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.8sqmi, of which 20.8sqmi is land and 0.05% is water.

Demographics

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 2,561 people, 909 households, and 705 families residing in the township. The population density was 123.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 952 housing units at an average density of 45.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the township was 97.74% White, 0.86% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.

There were 909 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,428, and the median income for a family was $40,579. Males had a median income of $30,430 versus $21,341 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,711. About 9.5% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. Aug 14, 2017.
  2. Web site: Bureau . US Census . City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2023 . Census.gov . US Census Bureau . July 1, 2024.
  3. Web site: Bureau . US Census . City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 . Census.gov . US Census Bureau . 26 June 2022.
  4. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2017-03-05 .
  5. Book: The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States . . Gannett, Henry . 1905 . 178.
  6. Book: Bartholomew, Genevieve. The History of Lackawannock Township. New Horizons Publishing. 2000. 1-884687-28-8. New Wilmington, PA. 6.
  7. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.