Adams Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania

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Adams Township,
Snyder County,
Pennsylvania
Township
An Adams Township farm
An Adams Township farm
Map of Snyder County, Pennsylvania highlighting Adams Township
Map of Snyder County, Pennsylvania highlighting Adams Township
Map of Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Map of Snyder County, Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountySnyder
Settled1754
Incorporated1874
Area
[1]
 • Total20.59 sq mi (53.33 km2)
 • Land20.18 sq mi (52.26 km2)
 • Water0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total907
 • Estimate 
(2016)[2]
914
 • Density45.30/sq mi (17.49/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)570
FIPS code42-109-00316
Map of Snyder County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).

Adams Township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States, is a township which had population of 852 at the 2000 census. Per the US Census Bureau, by 2010 the population had grown to 907 people.[3]

Geography[]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.9 square miles (54 km2), of which, 20.5 square miles (53 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it (1.67%) is water.[4]

Adams Township is bordered by Union County to the north, Center Township to the east, Beaver Township to the south and Spring Township to the west.[5]

The census-designated place of Troxelville is in Adams Township.

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
2010907—
2016 (est.)914[2]0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 852 people,[8] 320 households, and 253 families residing in the township. The population density was 41.5 people per square mile (16.0/km2). There were 376 housing units at an average density of 18.3/sq mi (7.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.53% White, 0.23% African American, 0.23% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.[9]

There were 320 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 2.97.[10]

In the Township, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,940, and the median income for a family was $37,292. Males had a median income of $26,167 versus $21,635 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,217. About 4.8% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.[11]

Government[]

Adams Township is governed by three elected-at-large Township Supervisors.[12] In 2014, they are: Daniel L. Kuhns, (term expires 12/19); James H. Richard, (term expires 12/15) and Mark Beachel, (term expires 12/17).[13] The Supervisors meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The Adams Township Municipal Authority operates the local water treatment plant. Subdivisions are reviewed and approved by the Snyder County Planning Commission. Adams Township is a member of Central Keystone Council of Government,[14] which provides various governmental functions.[15]

Residents are also governed at the county level. There are three, elected at large, Snyder County Commissioners. In 2014, they are: Joseph E. Kantz, Chairman; Malcolm L. Derk III, Vice Chairman and Peggy Chamberlain Roup.[16] The County levies several taxes and receives funding from both the state and federal government. The county is mandated by the Pennsylvania General Assembly to provide many social services to residents.[17][18] Snyder County is a member of SEDA COG which provides the county various services. The County levies a property tax.

Adams Township is in the 82nd Legislative District for the Pennsylvania General Assembly held by C. Adam Harris whose office is located on Main St., Middleburg. Pennsylvania Senate District 27th is held by Senator John Gordner. Adams Township is in the United States House of Representatives Pennsylvania 12th District held by Rep. Fred Keller. Pennsylvania is represented in the United States Senate by Senator Bob Casey, Jr. and Senator Pat Toomey.

Recreation[]

Walker Lake is a 239-acre (97 ha) man-made lake owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.[19] It is managed by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for public fishing and boating. The Commission stocks the Lake with northern pike and walleye fingerling. The lake was created by damming the North Branch of Middle Creek.[20] Middle Creek flows across Adams Township and has many tributaries. Moyers Mill Run flows from northern Adams Township and empties into Walker Lake.

References[]

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Aug 14, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  3. ^ US Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, Adams Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania - 2010 Demographic Profile, 2013
  4. ^ City-Data.com (2014). "Adams Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania (PA)".
  5. ^ Snyder County GIS Office (2014). "Adams Township, Snyder County Road Map" (PDF).
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. ^ Snyder County Commissioners (2014). "2014 Local Government Officials Directory" (PDF).
  9. ^ US Census Bureau, 2010 Census Poverty Data by Local Education Agency, 2011
  10. ^ US Census Bureau (2014). "U.S. Census website".
  11. ^ US Census Bureau (2014). "U.S. Census website".
  12. ^ Pennsylvania Governor's Center for Local Government Services (2005). "Township Supervisor's Handbook". Archived from the original on 2015-02-07. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
  13. ^ Snyder County Commissioners, Directory of Local Officials, 2014
  14. ^ Central Keystone Council of Governments (2014). "Snyder Members". Archived from the original on 2015-01-07. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
  15. ^ Snyder County Planning Commission (2006). "Snyder County Hazard Mitigation Plan Section 5".
  16. ^ Snyder County Commissioners, The Commissioners of Snyder County, 2014
  17. ^ Governor's Center for Local Government Services (June 2003). "Citizen's Guide to Pennsylvania Local Government". Archived from the original on 2015-02-07. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
  18. ^ Governor's Center for Local Government Services (2003). "County Commissioners Handbook". Archived from the original on 2015-02-07. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
  19. ^ Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (2014). "Pennsylvania Lakes". Archived from the original on 2014-02-27. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
  20. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (2014). "Map Adams Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania" (PDF).[permanent dead link]

Coordinates: 40°50′00″N 77°09′59″W / 40.83333°N 77.16639°W / 40.83333; -77.16639

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